Straits Corners R over Chambers Creek
FairTioga County, New York · In Straits Corners · Structure no. 000000003335060
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 272
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Straits Corners R over Chambers Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Straits Corners R over Chambers Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Straits Corners R over Chambers Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Straits Corners R over Chambers Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Straits Corners R over Chambers Creek carry?
About 272 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Straits Corners R over Chambers Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Straits Corners R over Chambers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.