US Bridges

Glenwood Road over Glenwood Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 4.0 MI N of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000002266090

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Road over Glenwood Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Glenwood Road over Glenwood Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGlenwood Road
CrossesGlenwood Creek
Location4.0 MI N of Ithaca
Coordinates42.49529, -76.53934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2021)
Projected traffic81 by 2041
Trucks9%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$356,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Road over Glenwood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Glenwood Road over Glenwood Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Road over Glenwood Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Road over Glenwood Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.