Beatty Avenue over Sherman Brook
FairOneida County, New York · 1.5 MI E Hamilton College · Structure no. 000000002205790
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 193
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beatty Avenue over Sherman Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beatty Avenue over Sherman Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 79 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beatty Avenue over Sherman Brook built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Beatty Avenue over Sherman Brook 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 Beatty Avenue over Sherman Brook carry?
About 193 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Beatty Avenue over Sherman Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Beatty Avenue over Sherman Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.