US Bridges

County Road 16 over Trib Meads Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 1.7 MI NE of Int. CO RD 1 · Structure no. 000000003332660

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Trib Meads Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 16 over Trib Meads Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesTrib Meads Creek
Location1.7 MI NE of Int. CO RD 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32061, -77.01648
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2020)
Projected traffic709 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$829,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Trib Meads Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Trib Meads Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Trib Meads Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Trib Meads Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.