US Bridges

Pekin Road over Beaverdam Brook

Fair

Oswego County, New York · At Altmar · Structure no. 000000003313790

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pekin Road over Beaverdam Brook is a steel culvert carrying Pekin Road over Beaverdam Brook in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPekin Road
CrossesBeaverdam Brook
LocationAt Altmar
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.50861, -75.99286
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2020)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$458,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pekin Road over Beaverdam Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pekin Road over Beaverdam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pekin Road over Beaverdam Brook carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pekin Road over Beaverdam Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Pekin Road over Beaverdam Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.