US Bridges

Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek

Poor

Madison County, New York · 4.25 MI S of Brookfield · Structure no. 000000003308610

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBeaver Creek RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.25 MI S of Brookfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.75335, -75.30989
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2019)
Projected traffic244 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$639,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Creek RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.