US Bridges

Bridge Street over Chemung River

FairPosted for load

Steuben County, New York · 0.2 MI N of Ny Route 352 · Structure no. 000000002218090

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
578 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,482
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Chemung River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over Chemung River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 88 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 7,482 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,257 by 2041. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesChemung River
Location0.2 MI N of Ny Route 352
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.14828, -77.06074
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length578 ft (176.2 m)
Longest span223 ft (67.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,482 (2021)
Projected traffic9,257 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$28.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Chemung River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bridge Street over Chemung River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Chemung River carry?

About 7,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Chemung River?

The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (67.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Chemung River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.