US Bridges

Greatsinger Road over Baldwin Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 4.0 MI SE of Elmira · Structure no. 000000003331760

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greatsinger Road over Baldwin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Greatsinger Road over Baldwin Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreatsinger Road
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location4.0 MI SE of Elmira
Coordinates42.07198, -76.73254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic63 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Greatsinger Road over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greatsinger Road over Baldwin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Greatsinger Road over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Greatsinger Road over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Greatsinger Road over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.