Birch Road over Beaver Meadow Creek
GoodJefferson County, New York · Training Areas 11C & 11B · Structure no. DAPFORDRU000017
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Birch Road over Beaver Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch Road over Beaver Meadow Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Road over Beaver Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Road over Beaver Meadow Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Birch Road over Beaver Meadow Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Birch Road over Beaver Meadow Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Road over Beaver Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the Army.