US Bridges

RTE 415 over Meads Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.9 MI W of I-86 Exit 43 · Structure no. 000000001048170

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,774
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 415 over Meads Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 415 over Meads Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,774 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,799 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 415
CrossesMeads Creek
Location0.9 MI W of I-86 Exit 43
RouteState Highway 415
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17569, -77.12123
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,774 (2021)
Projected traffic5,799 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 415 over Meads Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 415 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 415 over Meads Creek carry?

About 4,774 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 415 over Meads Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 415 over Meads Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.