US Bridges

Glenora Road over Big Stream

GoodPosted for load

Yates County, New York · 0.9 MI E of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000003219420

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenora Road over Big Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenora Road over Big Stream in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlenora Road
CrossesBig Stream
Location0.9 MI E of Int. With Nys
Coordinates42.49056, -76.91322
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$732,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenora Road over Big Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenora Road over Big Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Glenora Road over Big Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Glenora Road over Big Stream?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Glenora Road over Big Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.