US Bridges

RTE 414 over Tug Glen Eldridge

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 2.3 MI N JCT Rts 79 + 414 · Structure no. 000000001090910

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 414 over Tug Glen Eldridge is a concrete slab carrying RTE 414 over Tug Glen Eldridge in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 103 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 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,421 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 414
CrossesTug Glen Eldridge
Location2.3 MI N JCT Rts 79 + 414
RouteState Highway 414
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.42592, -76.86582
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,280 (2021)
Projected traffic3,421 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 414 over Tug Glen Eldridge built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 414 over Tug Glen Eldridge 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 414 over Tug Glen Eldridge carry?

About 3,280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 414 over Tug Glen Eldridge?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 414 over Tug Glen Eldridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.