US Bridges

Jenkins Road over Goldsmith Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 3.9 MI SE of Elmira · Structure no. 000000003331750

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jenkins Road over Goldsmith Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Jenkins Road over Goldsmith Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJenkins Road
CrossesGoldsmith Creek
Location3.9 MI SE of Elmira
Coordinates42.06673, -76.73932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2021)
Projected traffic39 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jenkins Road over Goldsmith Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jenkins Road over Goldsmith Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Jenkins Road over Goldsmith Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Jenkins Road over Goldsmith Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Jenkins Road over Goldsmith Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.