US Bridges

Tinkertown Road over N.Br.Glendenning

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.9 MI SE of Addison · Structure no. 000000002217760

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tinkertown Road over N.Br.Glendenning is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tinkertown Road over N.Br.Glendenning in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTinkertown Road
CrossesN.Br.Glendenning
Location2.9 MI SE of Addison
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06366, -77.20847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2018)
Projected traffic217 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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$568,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tinkertown Road over N.Br.Glendenning built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Tinkertown Road over N.Br.Glendenning 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tinkertown Road over N.Br.Glendenning carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Tinkertown Road over N.Br.Glendenning?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tinkertown Road over N.Br.Glendenning?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.