Beebe Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal
FairMadison County, New York · At Canastota · Structure no. 000000004424130
- Built
- 1865
- 160 years old, rebuilt 1927
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beebe Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal is a concrete slab carrying Beebe Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 1927, so it is 160 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beebe Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1927.
What condition is Beebe Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Beebe Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Beebe Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Beebe Bridge RD over Old Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.