US Bridges

RTE 374 over Mead Brook

Poor

Clinton County, New York · 1.2MI W of JCT RTE190+374 · Structure no. 000000001079510

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,690
2018 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,127 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 374
CrossesMead Brook
Location1.2MI W of JCT RTE190+374
RouteState Highway 374
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.71569, -73.56327
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,690 (2018)
Projected traffic8,127 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 374 over Mead Brook carry?

About 6,690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 374 over Mead Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE 374 over Mead Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.