US Bridges

Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 3.3 MI NW of Scott · Structure no. 000000003312200

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook in Cortland 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 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesGlen Haven Road
CrossesGrout Brook
Location3.3 MI NW of Scott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75978, -76.27024
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2019)
Projected traffic195 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 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 July 2023.

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

About 139 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Haven Road over Grout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.