US Bridges

RTE 36 over Beards Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 0.2MI N JCT Rts 36 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001023690

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,175
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Beards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over Beards Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 86 years old, older 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 3,175 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,194 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesBeards Creek
Location0.2MI N JCT Rts 36 + 20A
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77507, -77.89678
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,175 (2020)
Projected traffic3,194 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Beards Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is RTE 36 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Beards Creek carry?

About 3,175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Beards Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Beards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.