US Bridges

Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 0.2 MI N of S H 30 · Structure no. 000000003307360

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek is a concrete frame carrying Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesGilmantown Road
CrossesElbow Creek
Location0.2 MI N of S H 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.41026, -74.28621
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2017)
Projected traffic339 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$905,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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 July 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gilmantown Road over Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.