US Bridges

Seneca Point Road over Seneca Point Glly

Fair

Ontario County, New York · In South Bristol · Structure no. 000000003318050

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seneca Point Road over Seneca Point Glly is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seneca Point Road over Seneca Point Glly in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSeneca Point Road
CrossesSeneca Point Glly
LocationIn South Bristol
Coordinates42.74385, -77.33987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic595 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$659,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seneca Point Road over Seneca Point Glly built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seneca Point Road over Seneca Point Glly 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Seneca Point Road over Seneca Point Glly carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Seneca Point Road over Seneca Point Glly?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Seneca Point Road over Seneca Point Glly?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.