US Bridges

Vargo Road over N Br Newtown Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 0.2 MI S of Intersection · Structure no. 000000003332040

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vargo Road over N Br Newtown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vargo Road over N Br Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesVargo Road
CrossesN Br Newtown Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Intersection
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20141, -76.77449
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2021)
Projected traffic99 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$931,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vargo Road over N Br Newtown Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vargo Road over N Br Newtown 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Vargo Road over N Br Newtown Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Vargo Road over N Br Newtown Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vargo Road over N Br Newtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.