US Bridges

Chemung Street over Dry Brook

Fair

Tioga County, New York · In Waverly · Structure no. 000000002012850

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,519
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chemung Street over Dry Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Chemung Street over Dry Brook in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 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 7,519 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,134 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChemung Street
CrossesDry Brook
LocationIn Waverly
Coordinates42.0028, -76.54498
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,519 (2020)
Projected traffic9,134 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$582,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chemung Street over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chemung Street over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Chemung Street over Dry Brook carry?

About 7,519 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Chemung Street over Dry Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Chemung Street over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.