US Bridges

Stead School Road over N Br Glendenning

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.6 MI SW of Int. With CO · Structure no. 000000002217770

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stead School Road over N Br Glendenning is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stead School Road over N Br Glendenning in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesStead School Road
CrossesN Br Glendenning
Location2.6 MI SW of Int. With CO
Coordinates42.06508, -77.20492
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2018)
Projected traffic216 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$643,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stead School Road over N Br Glendenning built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Stead School 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Stead School Road over N Br Glendenning carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stead School Road over N Br Glendenning?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Stead School Road over N Br Glendenning?

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