US Bridges

RTE 374 over Mead Brook

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 1.7MI W of JCT RTE190+374 · Structure no. 000000001079500

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,195
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 374 over Mead Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 374 over Mead Brook in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 6,195 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,665 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 374
CrossesMead Brook
Location1.7MI W of JCT RTE190+374
RouteState Highway 374
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.71523, -73.57319
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,195 (2020)
Projected traffic7,665 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
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$356,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 374 over Mead Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 374 over Mead Brook 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 RTE 374 over Mead Brook carry?

About 6,195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 374 over Mead Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RTE 374 over Mead Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.