US Bridges

RTE 20A over Beards Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT Rts 20A & 63 · Structure no. 000000001016190

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20A over Beards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20A over Beards Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,590 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20A
CrossesBeards Creek
Location1.8 MI W JCT Rts 20A & 63
RouteU.S. Route 20A
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77683, -77.86025
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2018)
Projected traffic6,590 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1997, making it 28 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 6,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20A over Beards Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20A over Beards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.