US Bridges

County Road 32 over Glen Road Brook

Poor

Chenango County, New York · 1.8 MI W of JCT NY-12 & C · Structure no. 000000003350540

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
941
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Glen Road Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32 over Glen Road Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,317 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesGlen Road Brook
Location1.8 MI W of JCT NY-12 & C
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.3678, -75.65008
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2017)
Projected traffic1,317 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$679,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Glen Road Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 over Glen Road Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Glen Road Brook carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Glen Road Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Glen Road Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.