US Bridges

Taft Road over Meads Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · .4 MI W of East Campbell · Structure no. 000000002216590

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
489
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taft Road over Meads Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taft Road over Meads Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTaft Road
CrossesMeads Creek
Location.4 MI W of East Campbell
Coordinates42.23031, -77.13327
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2018)
Projected traffic685 by 2038
Trucks3%
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

OwnerTown or Township 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taft Road over Meads Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taft Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Taft Road over Meads Creek carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Taft Road over Meads Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Taft Road over Meads Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.