US Bridges

County Road 33 over Beaver River

Good

Lewis County, New York · 1.3 MI NE of Castorland · Structure no. 000000003339920

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over Beaver River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 33 over Beaver River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesBeaver River
Location1.3 MI NE of Castorland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.89823, -75.49361
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2021)
Projected traffic714 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33 over Beaver River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 33 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over Beaver River carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over Beaver River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over Beaver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.