US Bridges

High Street over Gladstone Hollow

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 400 Ft NE Delaware & Main · Structure no. 000000002227291

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Gladstone Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Street over Gladstone Hollow in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 80 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh Street
CrossesGladstone Hollow
Location400 Ft NE Delaware & Main
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18974, -74.78489
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic—
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Street over Gladstone Hollow built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is High Street over Gladstone Hollow 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 High Street over Gladstone Hollow carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Gladstone Hollow?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over Gladstone Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.