US Bridges

Camden Avenue over Halderman Creek

FairPosted for load

Chemung County, New York · 0.3 MI E of Int. Grand Ce · Structure no. 000000003331860

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden Avenue over Halderman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camden Avenue over Halderman Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCamden Avenue
CrossesHalderman Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Int. Grand Ce
Coordinates42.13611, -76.81623
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2018)
Projected traffic398 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$471,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camden Avenue over Halderman Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Camden Avenue over Halderman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Camden Avenue over Halderman Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camden Avenue over Halderman Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Camden Avenue over Halderman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.