US Bridges

Golden Glow Road over Hendy Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 3.5 MI W of Elmira · Structure no. 000000003331540

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Glow Road over Hendy Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Golden Glow Road over Hendy Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 91 years old, older 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Glow Road
CrossesHendy Creek
Location3.5 MI W of Elmira
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08297, -76.86989
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2020)
Projected traffic414 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$477,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golden Glow Road over Hendy Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Golden Glow Road over Hendy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Golden Glow Road over Hendy Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Golden Glow Road over Hendy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Glow Road over Hendy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.