Melick Road over Flat Creek
GoodMontgomery County, New York · 4.8 MI SE of Ames · Structure no. 000000003309840
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 148
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melick Road over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Melick Road over Flat Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Melick Road over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melick Road over Flat Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Melick Road over Flat Creek carry?
About 148 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Melick Road over Flat Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Melick Road over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.