US Bridges

Main Street over Beaver River

Good

Lewis County, New York · Beaver Falls-Rt 26A& CO.8 · Structure no. 000000003339910

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Beaver River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Beaver River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,491 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesBeaver River
LocationBeaver Falls-Rt 26A& CO.8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.88334, -75.42699
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2018)
Projected traffic1,491 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Beaver River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Beaver River carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Beaver River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Beaver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.