US Bridges

Monkey Run Road over Goldsmith Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 2.7 MI E of Elmira · Structure no. 000000003331780

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monkey Run Road over Goldsmith Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monkey Run Road over Goldsmith Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesMonkey Run Road
CrossesGoldsmith Creek
Location2.7 MI E of Elmira
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10364, -76.75571
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic193 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$594,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monkey Run Road over Goldsmith Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Monkey Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Monkey Run Road over Goldsmith Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Monkey Run Road over Goldsmith Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Monkey Run Road over Goldsmith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.