US Bridges

Main Street over Meeker Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.5 Mi.Se of Vestal · Structure no. 000000002225930

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Meeker Creek is a concrete slab carrying Main Street over Meeker Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesMeeker Creek
Location1.5 Mi.Se of Vestal
Coordinates42.06415, -76.03811
Functional classUrban 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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2017)
Projected traffic1,092 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$633,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Meeker Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Meeker 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Meeker Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Meeker Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Meeker Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.