US Bridges

Beckwith Road over Genegantslet Crk

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 3 MI North of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000003350990

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckwith Road over Genegantslet Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beckwith Road over Genegantslet Crk in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBeckwith Road
CrossesGenegantslet Crk
Location3 MI North of Mcdonough
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.52185, -75.73672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks14%
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$706,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beckwith Road over Genegantslet Crk built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckwith Road over Genegantslet Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Beckwith Road over Genegantslet Crk carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Beckwith Road over Genegantslet Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beckwith Road over Genegantslet Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.