US Bridges

RTE 426 over Beaver Meadow Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1 MI N JCT Rts 426 & 474 · Structure no. 000000001048360

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,113
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 426 over Beaver Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 426 over Beaver Meadow Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,113 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 426
CrossesBeaver Meadow Brook
Location1 MI N JCT Rts 426 & 474
RouteState Highway 426
Coordinates42.03841, -79.69911
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,113 (2020)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$374,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 426 over Beaver Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 426 over Beaver Meadow 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 RTE 426 over Beaver Meadow Brook carry?

About 1,113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 426 over Beaver Meadow Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 426 over Beaver Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.