US Bridges

Stafford Road over Catharine Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.1 MI SE of Int. With Ny · Structure no. 000000003332030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stafford Road over Catharine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Stafford Road over Catharine Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStafford Road
CrossesCatharine Creek
Location0.1 MI SE of Int. With Ny
Coordinates42.24752, -76.83724
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$669,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stafford Road over Catharine Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stafford 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 Stafford Road over Catharine Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Stafford Road over Catharine Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Stafford Road over Catharine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.