US Bridges

Big Brook Road over Beaver Meadow Str

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 2.6 MI SE Vil Indian Lake · Structure no. 000000003307230

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Brook Road over Beaver Meadow Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Brook Road over Beaver Meadow Str in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Brook Road
CrossesBeaver Meadow Str
Location2.6 MI SE Vil Indian Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.75251, -74.23646
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic322 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$433,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Brook Road over Beaver Meadow Str built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Brook Road over Beaver Meadow Str 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 2024.

How much traffic does Big Brook Road over Beaver Meadow Str carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Big Brook Road over Beaver Meadow Str?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Big Brook Road over Beaver Meadow Str?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.