US Bridges

Meadowview Road over Brookside Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2.0 MI North of Rushford · Structure no. 000000002255970

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowview Road over Brookside Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowview Road over Brookside Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMeadowview Road
CrossesBrookside Creek
Location2.0 MI North of Rushford
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41956, -78.26244
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$424,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowview Road over Brookside Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Meadowview Road over Brookside 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowview Road over Brookside Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Meadowview Road over Brookside Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowview Road over Brookside Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.