FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR51 LATTA BROOK R

Carrying CR51 LATTA BROOK R over NEWTOWN CREEK

IN NE ELMIRA HEIGHTS, Chemung, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
63 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR51 LATTA BROOK R

The CR51 LATTA BROOK R bridge in Chemung, New York carries CR51 LATTA BROOK R over NEWTOWN CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,628 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 62.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR51 LATTA BROOK R compares

▲ 20.7
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of New York bridges
274
Bridges in Chemung · 17 in Poor condition
CR51 LATTA BROOK R 62.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
62.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
28.0 m (92 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,628 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003331350

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR51 LATTA BROOK R is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR51 LATTA BROOK R against other structures in Chemung and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR51 LATTA BROOK R?

CR51 LATTA BROOK R in Chemung, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR51 LATTA BROOK R inspected?

CR51 LATTA BROOK R's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,628 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR51 LATTA BROOK R is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR51 LATTA BROOK R?

CR51 LATTA BROOK R has an NBI inventory load rating of 62.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR51 LATTA BROOK R?

CR51 LATTA BROOK R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR51 LATTA BROOK R and does age affect safety?

CR51 LATTA BROOK R was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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