US Bridges

RTE I86 over Meads Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.2 MI E of Coopersplains · Structure no. 000000001011222

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,260
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Meads Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Meads Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,260 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,355 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesMeads Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Coopersplains
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18588, -77.13896
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,260 (2021)
Projected traffic20,355 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Meads Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Meads 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Meads Creek carry?

About 13,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Meads Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Meads Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.