US Bridges

Wheaton Road over Trib Newtown Crk

GoodPosted for load

Chemung County, New York · .4 MI S JCT SH223 &crss R · Structure no. 000000003359620

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheaton Road over Trib Newtown Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheaton Road over Trib Newtown Crk in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 95 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWheaton Road
CrossesTrib Newtown Crk
Location.4 MI S JCT SH223 &crss R
Coordinates42.17893, -76.67319
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2018)
Projected traffic164 by 2038
Trucks19%
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$439,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheaton Road over Trib Newtown Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Wheaton Road over Trib Newtown Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wheaton Road over Trib Newtown Crk carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Wheaton Road over Trib Newtown Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wheaton Road over Trib Newtown Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.