US Bridges

Reservoir Hill RD over Glen Brook

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.5 MI N of Hammondsport · Structure no. 000000002217790

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservoir Hill RD over Glen Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reservoir Hill RD over Glen Brook in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesReservoir Hill RD
CrossesGlen Brook
Location1.5 MI N of Hammondsport
Coordinates42.42901, -77.23038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2020)
Projected traffic456 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$649,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reservoir Hill RD over Glen Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Reservoir Hill RD over Glen Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Reservoir Hill RD over Glen Brook carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Reservoir Hill RD over Glen Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Reservoir Hill RD over Glen Brook?

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