Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek
FairPosted for loadHamilton County, New York · 1.7 MI NW of Wells · Structure no. 000000003307350
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 242
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Gilmantown Road over Elbow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek carry?
About 242 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.