US Bridges

Glenmore Road over Furnace Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · .59 MI NE JCT Rts 69<285 · Structure no. 000000003310390

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenmore Road over Furnace Creek is a steel culvert carrying Glenmore Road over Furnace Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesGlenmore Road
CrossesFurnace Creek
Location.59 MI NE JCT Rts 69<285
Coordinates43.31261, -75.6216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2017)
Projected traffic99 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$159,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenmore Road over Furnace Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenmore Road over Furnace Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Glenmore Road over Furnace Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Glenmore Road over Furnace Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Glenmore Road over Furnace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.