US Bridges

Bridge Street over Beaver River

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 0.5 MI N of Croghan · Structure no. 000000003340070

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Beaver River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street over Beaver River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 634 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesBeaver River
Location0.5 MI N of Croghan
Coordinates43.89907, -75.39236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2018)
Projected traffic888 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street 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 Bridge Street over Beaver River carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Beaver River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Beaver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.