US Bridges

Meade Road over Charlotte Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · .1 MI S of Charlotteville · Structure no. 000000003355130

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meade Road over Charlotte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meade Road over Charlotte Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMeade Road
CrossesCharlotte Creek
Location.1 MI S of Charlotteville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54388, -74.66401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2017)
Projected traffic328 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$693,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meade Road over Charlotte Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meade Road over Charlotte 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Meade Road over Charlotte Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meade Road over Charlotte Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Meade Road over Charlotte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.