US Bridges

Glass Street over Spillway Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · At Port Jervis · Structure no. 000000002223700

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glass Street over Spillway Brook is a concrete slab carrying Glass Street over Spillway Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGlass Street
CrossesSpillway Brook
LocationAt Port Jervis
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.38133, -74.681
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2019)
Projected traffic965 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$573,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glass Street over Spillway Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glass Street over Spillway Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Glass Street over Spillway Brook carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glass Street over Spillway Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Glass Street over Spillway Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.