US Bridges

Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook

Fair

Cortland County, New York · .1 MI West of Scott · Structure no. 000000003312190

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
644
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 644 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlen Haven Road
CrossesGrout Brook
Location.1 MI West of Scott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72906, -76.24606
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2020)
Projected traffic902 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$848,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.