US Bridges

Leach Hill Road over Hendy Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 4.7 MI W of Elmira · Structure no. 000000003331920

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leach Hill Road over Hendy Creek is a concrete frame carrying Leach Hill Road over Hendy Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLeach Hill Road
CrossesHendy Creek
Location4.7 MI W of Elmira
Coordinates42.07797, -76.89299
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$631,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leach Hill Road over Hendy Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leach Hill Road over Hendy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Leach Hill Road over Hendy Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Leach Hill Road over Hendy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Leach Hill Road over Hendy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.