| Key Facts |
| Bridge Name | Facility Carried / Feature Intersected | Location | Structure Type | Construction Date / Builder or Contractor |
| Bridge Street Bridge | Bridge Street Over Chemung River | Corning: Steuben County, New York | Metal Riveted Cantilever Through Truss, Stationary | 1937 By: H. E. Bunce |
| Technical Facts |
| Rehabilitation Date | Structure Length | Roadway Width | Main Spans | Approach Spans |
| 1999 | 586 Feet (178.6 Meters) | 37 Feet (11.3 Meters) | 3 | None |
Although this is a large bridge, for a cantilever truss bridge, it is quite small. Small cantilever truss bridges are uncommon, and thus are an unusual case where a bridge is significant because it is small. The bridge is an excellent example of cantilever truss design in the 1930s. Cantilever truss bridges were popular for large river crossings beginning mainly in the 1920s. The Bridge Street Bridge is significant as an excellent example of this bridge type, as it retains excellent historic integrity. This bridge is also locally significant as one of the only cantilever truss bridges in western New York. It is also the third oldest cantilever bridge on New York roads.
This bridge is a magnificent and beautiful structure that is also in a beautiful setting, with gorgeous mountains rising up behind the structure. The relatively short towers form shallow curves on the bridge that are complimented by the shallow curves that accent the bottom of the portal and sway bracing, creating a visually pleasing structure. The bridge features built-up beams composing the members and chords of the truss, most of which feature v-lacing and lattice which add greatly to the geometric beauty of the bridge. It is truly a priceless treasure for the city of Corning. Fortunately, the city of Corning, who owns the bridge, appears to agree that this structure is not only beautiful, but can continue to be a functional vehicular crossing if properly maintain. The bridge was rehabilitated in 1999, and today continues to remain in excellent condition, with a "Good" superstructure rating and a 92.5% sufficiency rating... an excellent rating that is nearly unheard of with historic bridges! The city of Corning should consider erecting some interpretive signage near the bridge explaining the bridge's design and significance.
This is a very photogenic bridge, and unfortunately the photos on this website were taken on a rather poor day, weather-wise. Anyone wishing to contribute large-size digital photos of this bridge taken in nicer weather, please send an email. It is likely that a morning visit to this bridge would yield a much better version of the larger photo present on this page.
