US Bridges

RTE 15U over S Br Glendening Crk

Fair

Steuben County, New York · .2 MI South of Presho · Structure no. 000000001011132

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,269
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15U over S Br Glendening Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 15U over S Br Glendening Crk in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,269 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,695 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesRTE 15U
CrossesS Br Glendening Crk
Location.2 MI South of Presho
RouteInterstate 15U
Coordinates42.08202, -77.15238
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,269 (2020)
Projected traffic11,695 by 2041
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15U over S Br Glendening Crk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15U over S Br Glendening Crk 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 RTE 15U over S Br Glendening Crk carry?

About 6,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15U over S Br Glendening Crk?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15U over S Br Glendening Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.