US Bridges

Glenwood Road over Pochuck Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · .8 Mile SW of Pine Island · Structure no. 000000003345260

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,342
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Road over Pochuck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenwood Road over Pochuck Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 2,342 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,443 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenwood Road
CrossesPochuck Creek
Location.8 Mile SW of Pine Island
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.28782, -74.47391
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,342 (2020)
Projected traffic2,443 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Road over Pochuck Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Road over Pochuck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Glenwood Road over Pochuck Creek carry?

About 2,342 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Road over Pochuck Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Road over Pochuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.