US Bridges

County Road 14 over Beardsley Creek

GoodPosted for load

Schuyler County, New York · 0.5 MI E of Catharine · Structure no. 000000003368260

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,012
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Beardsley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 14 over Beardsley Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,417 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesBeardsley Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Catharine
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.31271, -76.77593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2021)
Projected traffic1,417 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$809,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 14 over Beardsley Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 14 over Beardsley Creek carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14 over Beardsley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over Beardsley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.