US Bridges

Waterport Carlton over Beardsley Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 1.5 MI East of Waterport · Structure no. 000000003319100

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterport Carlton over Beardsley Creek is a concrete frame carrying Waterport Carlton over Beardsley Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWaterport Carlton
CrossesBeardsley Creek
Location1.5 MI East of Waterport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.32246, -78.22152
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2020)
Projected traffic487 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterport Carlton over Beardsley Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterport Carlton 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 2023.

How much traffic does Waterport Carlton over Beardsley Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Waterport Carlton over Beardsley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Waterport Carlton over Beardsley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.