US Bridges

County Road 77 over Latta Brook

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.10 MI South of CR 51 · Structure no. 000000003359530

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 77 over Latta Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 77 over Latta Brook in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 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 5 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 77
CrossesLatta Brook
Location0.10 MI South of CR 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14613, -76.80748
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2018)
Projected traffic886 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$708,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 77 over Latta Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is County Road 77 over Latta Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 77 over Latta Brook carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 77 over Latta Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 77 over Latta Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.