Langdon Hill Road over Newtown Creek
PoorPosted for loadChemung County, New York · 2.0 MI SW of Erin · Structure no. 000000003331810
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 173
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Langdon Hill Road over Newtown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Langdon Hill Road over Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 91 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Langdon Hill Road over Newtown Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Langdon Hill Road over Newtown Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Langdon Hill Road over Newtown Creek carry?
About 173 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Langdon Hill Road over Newtown Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Langdon Hill Road over Newtown Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.