US Bridges

RTE 20A over Beards Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 0.5MI E JCT Rts 20A & 36 · Structure no. 000000001016180

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,707
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20A over Beards Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 20A over Beards Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,707 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,736 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20A
CrossesBeards Creek
Location0.5MI E JCT Rts 20A & 36
RouteU.S. Route 20A
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77115, -77.88445
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,707 (2021)
Projected traffic4,736 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20A over Beards Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20A over Beards Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20A over Beards Creek carry?

About 4,707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20A over Beards Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20A over Beards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.