US Bridges

County Road 140 over Glenwood Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 2.6 MI Ese of Jacksonvlle · Structure no. 000000003314420

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 140 over Glenwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 140 over Glenwood Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 140
CrossesGlenwood Creek
Location2.6 MI Ese of Jacksonvlle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49293, -76.55463
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2017)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$711,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 140 over Glenwood Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 140 over Glenwood Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 140 over Glenwood Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 140 over Glenwood Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 140 over Glenwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.