US Bridges

Beech Ridge Road over Belden Brook

Good

Broome County, New York · .05 M S of JCT With Ny 7 · Structure no. 000000002271880

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Ridge Road over Belden Brook is a steel culvert carrying Beech Ridge Road over Belden Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Ridge Road
CrossesBelden Brook
Location.05 M S of JCT With Ny 7
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20297, -75.67703
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beech Ridge Road over Belden Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Ridge Road over Belden Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Beech Ridge Road over Belden Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Beech Ridge Road over Belden Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Beech Ridge Road over Belden Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.