US Bridges

RTE 89 over Glenwood Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 2.8 MI NW JCT Rts 89 & 96 · Structure no. 000000001034280

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,443
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 89 over Glenwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 89 over Glenwood Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 4,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,211 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 89
CrossesGlenwood Creek
Location2.8 MI NW JCT Rts 89 & 96
RouteState Highway 89
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49467, -76.54096
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,443 (2018)
Projected traffic6,211 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 89 over Glenwood Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 89 over Glenwood 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 89 over Glenwood Creek carry?

About 4,443 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 89 over Glenwood Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 89 over Glenwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.