US Bridges

County Road 254 over Trib. Beaverdam Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · 1.3 Miles North of Berne · Structure no. 000000003200240

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 254 over Trib. Beaverdam Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 254 over Trib. Beaverdam Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 254
CrossesTrib. Beaverdam Creek
Location1.3 Miles North of Berne
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64446, -74.12799
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2016)
Projected traffic426 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$498,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 254 over Trib. Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 254 over Trib. Beaverdam 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 254 over Trib. Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 254 over Trib. Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 254 over Trib. Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.