US Bridges

County Road 26 over Meads Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · .7 Mi-N of Coopers Plains · Structure no. 000000003333360

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,063
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Meads Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 26 over Meads Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,063 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,789 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesMeads Creek
Location.7 Mi-N of Coopers Plains
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19225, -77.14149
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,063 (2018)
Projected traffic3,789 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over Meads Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Meads Creek carry?

About 3,063 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Meads Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Meads Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.