US Bridges

Benjamin Road over N Br Newtown Crk

Poor

Chemung County, New York · At Int. With Nys Rte. 13; · Structure no. 000000003332110

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benjamin Road over N Br Newtown Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benjamin Road over N Br Newtown Crk in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBenjamin Road
CrossesN Br Newtown Crk
LocationAt Int. With Nys Rte. 13;
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23631, -76.76026
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2018)
Projected traffic119 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$406,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benjamin Road over N Br Newtown Crk built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benjamin Road over N Br Newtown Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Benjamin Road over N Br Newtown Crk carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Benjamin Road over N Br Newtown Crk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Benjamin Road over N Br Newtown Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.