Glenwood Road over Big Choconut Creek
PoorBroome County, New York · 1.5 MI SE Vestal Center · Structure no. 000000003349920
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 435
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glenwood Road over Big Choconut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenwood Road over Big Choconut Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenwood Road over Big Choconut Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glenwood Road over Big Choconut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Glenwood Road over Big Choconut Creek carry?
About 435 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Glenwood Road over Big Choconut Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Glenwood Road over Big Choconut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.