US Bridges

Beamer Road over Trib. Ischua Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · Machias JCT · Structure no. 000000003370490

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beamer Road over Trib. Ischua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beamer Road over Trib. Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBeamer Road
CrossesTrib. Ischua Creek
LocationMachias JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.40898, -78.47042
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2019)
Projected traffic195 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beamer Road over Trib. Ischua Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beamer Road over Trib. Ischua 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Beamer Road over Trib. Ischua Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Beamer Road over Trib. Ischua Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beamer Road over Trib. Ischua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.