US Bridges

RTE 98 over Beardsley Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 3.6MI N JCT Rts 98 & 104 · Structure no. 000000001035770

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,767
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Beardsley Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 98 over Beardsley Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,767 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,777 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRTE 98
CrossesBeardsley Creek
Location3.6MI N JCT Rts 98 & 104
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates43.33746, -78.19071
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,767 (2021)
Projected traffic1,777 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$712,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Beardsley Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 98 over Beardsley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 98 over Beardsley Creek carry?

About 1,767 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over Beardsley Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over Beardsley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.