US Bridges

RTE 73 over Beede Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · Rt 73 2.5 MI S Keene V. · Structure no. 000000001029710

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,457
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 73 over Beede Brook is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying RTE 73 over Beede Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,753 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRTE 73
CrossesBeede Brook
LocationRt 73 2.5 MI S Keene V.
RouteU.S. Route 73
Coordinates44.15593, -73.77116
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,457 (2018)
Projected traffic4,753 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 73 over Beede Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 73 over Beede 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 73 over Beede Brook carry?

About 4,457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 73 over Beede Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 73 over Beede Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.