RTE 279 over Beardsley Creek
PoorPosted for loadOrleans County, New York · 1.8MI NW JCT Rts 279+104 · Structure no. 000000001044360
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 815
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 279 over Beardsley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 279 over Beardsley Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 815 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,141 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 279 over Beardsley Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 279 over Beardsley Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 279 over Beardsley Creek carry?
About 815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 279 over Beardsley Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 279 over Beardsley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.