US Bridges

Airport Road over Beecher Creek

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 0.75MI NW Edinburg · Structure no. 000000002202640

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Beecher Creek is a steel culvert carrying Airport Road over Beecher Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesBeecher Creek
Location0.75MI NW Edinburg
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.23204, -74.11721
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2017)
Projected traffic440 by 2037
Trucks7%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Road over Beecher Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Beecher Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Beecher Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over Beecher Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Airport Road over Beecher Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.