US Bridges

Wood Drive over East Branch of Beaver CR

Poor

Ontario County, New York · 50 Ft S of JCT 41 & Wood · Structure no. 000000002270490

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,583
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Drive over East Branch of Beaver CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wood Drive over East Branch of Beaver CR in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,583 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,216 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWood Drive
CrossesEast Branch of Beaver CR
Location50 Ft S of JCT 41 & Wood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96439, -77.32798
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,583 (2020)
Projected traffic2,216 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$572,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Drive over East Branch of Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Drive over East Branch of Beaver CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wood Drive over East Branch of Beaver CR carry?

About 1,583 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wood Drive over East Branch of Beaver CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Drive over East Branch of Beaver CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.