MCDOWELL ROAD
Carrying MCDOWELL ROAD over WYNCOOP CREEK
6.5 MI N OF CHEMUNG, Chemung, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MCDOWELL ROAD
The MCDOWELL ROAD bridge in Chemung, New York carries MCDOWELL ROAD over WYNCOOP CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MCDOWELL ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.4 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003331700
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
MCDOWELL ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare MCDOWELL ROAD 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 MCDOWELL ROAD?
MCDOWELL ROAD in Chemung, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MCDOWELL ROAD inspected?
MCDOWELL ROAD'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 40 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MCDOWELL ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MCDOWELL ROAD?
MCDOWELL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MCDOWELL ROAD?
MCDOWELL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MCDOWELL ROAD and does age affect safety?
MCDOWELL ROAD was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
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.
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