US Bridges

RTE 126 over Beaver River

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 0.5 MI W of Beaver Falls · Structure no. 000000001019000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,769
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 126 over Beaver River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 126 over Beaver River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 1,769 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 126
CrossesBeaver River
Location0.5 MI W of Beaver Falls
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.88428, -75.44029
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,769 (2018)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 126 over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 126 over Beaver River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 126 over Beaver River carry?

About 1,769 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 126 over Beaver River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 126 over Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.