US Bridges

Melondy Hill Road over Landers Creek RTE I88

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 4.6 MI S of JCT County RD · Structure no. 000000003367220

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melondy Hill Road over Landers Creek RTE I88 is a steel culvert carrying Melondy Hill Road over Landers Creek RTE I88 in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMelondy Hill Road
CrossesLanders Creek RTE I88
Location4.6 MI S of JCT County RD
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23492, -75.49327
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$182,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Melondy Hill Road over Landers Creek RTE I88 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melondy Hill Road over Landers Creek RTE I88 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Melondy Hill Road over Landers Creek RTE I88 carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Melondy Hill Road over Landers Creek RTE I88?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Melondy Hill Road over Landers Creek RTE I88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.