US Bridges

Glen Mary Drive over Catatonk Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 1.2 MI SE of Catatonk · Structure no. 000000003335120

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Mary Drive over Catatonk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glen Mary Drive over Catatonk Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,516 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesGlen Mary Drive
CrossesCatatonk Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of Catatonk
Coordinates42.14281, -76.29498
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2021)
Projected traffic1,516 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Mary Drive over Catatonk Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Glen Mary Drive over Catatonk Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Glen Mary Drive over Catatonk Creek carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Glen Mary Drive over Catatonk Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Mary Drive over Catatonk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.