US Bridges

Bevins Road over French Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, New York · 4.0 Mi.Sw of Clayton · Structure no. 000000003339220

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bevins Road over French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bevins Road over French Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBevins Road
CrossesFrench Creek
Location4.0 Mi.Sw of Clayton
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.18854, -76.1346
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic43 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$309,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bevins Road over French Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bevins Road over French Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Bevins Road over French Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bevins Road over French Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bevins Road over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.