US Bridges

Beede Road over Phelps Brook

GoodPosted for load

Essex County, New York · 0.8 MI NE Keene Valley · Structure no. 000000003302410

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beede Road over Phelps Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Beede Road over Phelps Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 377 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeede Road
CrossesPhelps Brook
Location0.8 MI NE Keene Valley
Coordinates44.19984, -73.7802
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2017)
Projected traffic528 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$665,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beede Road over Phelps Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beede Road over Phelps 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 Beede Road over Phelps Brook carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beede Road over Phelps Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Beede Road over Phelps Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.