US Bridges

Glen Wild Road over Fowlwood Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.3 MI S Glen Wild · Structure no. 000000003355650

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,566
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Wild Road over Fowlwood Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glen Wild Road over Fowlwood Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 4,566 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,763 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesGlen Wild Road
CrossesFowlwood Brook
Location0.3 MI S Glen Wild
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.65259, -74.58772
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,566 (2020)
Projected traffic4,763 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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$870,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Wild Road over Fowlwood Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Wild Road over Fowlwood Brook 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 Glen Wild Road over Fowlwood Brook carry?

About 4,566 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glen Wild Road over Fowlwood Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Wild Road over Fowlwood Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.