US Bridges

Meadville Road over Canal Feeder

Good

Genesee County, New York · 3.7 MI NW Alabama · Structure no. 000000003314990

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadville Road over Canal Feeder is a concrete culvert carrying Meadville Road over Canal Feeder in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMeadville Road
CrossesCanal Feeder
Location3.7 MI NW Alabama
Coordinates43.11817, -78.45678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2017)
Projected traffic238 by 2037
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$329,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadville Road over Canal Feeder built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadville Road over Canal Feeder in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Meadville Road over Canal Feeder carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Meadville Road over Canal Feeder?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Meadville Road over Canal Feeder?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.