US Bridges

Decatur Street over Glen Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 0.4 MI S of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000002216190

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,668
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decatur Street over Glen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Decatur Street over Glen Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,668 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,535 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDecatur Street
CrossesGlen Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Int. With Nys
Coordinates42.37619, -76.86882
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,668 (2020)
Projected traffic6,535 by 2040
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Decatur Street over Glen Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decatur Street over Glen 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 Decatur Street over Glen Creek carry?

About 4,668 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Decatur Street over Glen Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Decatur Street over Glen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.