US Bridges

Glendale Road over Roaring Brook

Good

Lewis County, New York · 1.0 MI SE of Martinsburg · Structure no. 000000003340250

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Road over Roaring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glendale Road over Roaring Brook in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 223 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale Road
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location1.0 MI SE of Martinsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.73105, -75.45164
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2021)
Projected traffic312 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$970,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendale Road over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Glendale Road over Roaring Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Glendale Road over Roaring Brook carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Glendale Road over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Road over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.