US Bridges

Burch Hill Road over Catharine Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.1 MI E of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000003332010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burch Hill Road over Catharine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burch Hill Road over Catharine Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBurch Hill Road
CrossesCatharine Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Int. With Nys
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.25136, -76.83595
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2018)
Projected traffic343 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$612,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burch Hill Road over Catharine Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burch Hill Road over Catharine 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 2024.

How much traffic does Burch Hill Road over Catharine Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burch Hill Road over Catharine Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Burch Hill Road over Catharine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.