US Bridges

Draht Hill Road over Goldsmith Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 2.5 MI E of Elmira · Structure no. 000000003331770

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
342
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Draht Hill Road over Goldsmith Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Draht Hill Road over Goldsmith Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 92 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 342 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDraht Hill Road
CrossesGoldsmith Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Elmira
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09664, -76.75704
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2018)
Projected traffic479 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$721,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Draht Hill Road over Goldsmith Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Draht Hill Road over Goldsmith Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Draht Hill Road over Goldsmith Creek carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Draht Hill Road over Goldsmith Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Draht Hill Road over Goldsmith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.