US Bridges

RTE 812 over Beaver Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2 MI SE JCT SH812 & SH184 · Structure no. 000000001069270

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,471
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 812 over Beaver Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 812 over Beaver Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,471 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,494 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 812
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2 MI SE JCT SH812 & SH184
RouteState Highway 812
Coordinates44.59044, -75.37194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,471 (2018)
Projected traffic2,494 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 812 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 812 over Beaver 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 812 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,471 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 812 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 812 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.