Meiss Road over Whetstone Creek
FairPosted for loadLewis County, New York · 2.5 MI SE of Martinsburg · Structure no. 000000002267080
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meiss Road over Whetstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meiss Road over Whetstone Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meiss Road over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meiss Road over Whetstone 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Meiss Road over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Meiss Road over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Meiss Road over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.