US Bridges

County Road 22 over Trib Meads Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 1.0 MI N of Monterey · Structure no. 000000003332590

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
454
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Trib Meads Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 22 over Trib Meads Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 89 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesTrib Meads Creek
Location1.0 MI N of Monterey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.31664, -77.0422
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2021)
Projected traffic636 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$907,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22 over Trib Meads Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County Road 22 over Trib Meads 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Trib Meads Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Trib Meads Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Trib Meads Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.