US Bridges

Pleasant Valley Ro over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · 1.1 Mile N of Berne · Structure no. 000000003301260

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley Ro over Beaver Dam Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Pleasant Valley Ro over Beaver Dam Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley Ro
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1.1 Mile N of Berne
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.64355, -74.13198
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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$253,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley Ro over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley Ro over Beaver Dam 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley Ro over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

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

How long is Pleasant Valley Ro over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Pleasant Valley Ro over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.