US Bridges

Beahan Road over Little Black Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1 MI W Rochester Airport · Structure no. 000000003317450

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,996
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beahan Road over Little Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beahan Road over Little Black Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 2,996 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,077 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeahan Road
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location1 MI W Rochester Airport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.11643, -77.68292
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,996 (2021)
Projected traffic3,077 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beahan Road over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beahan Road over Little Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Beahan Road over Little Black Creek carry?

About 2,996 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beahan Road over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Beahan Road over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.