US Bridges

Beattie Hollow RD over White Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 1 MI NE of Salem · Structure no. 000000003306620

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beattie Hollow RD over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beattie Hollow RD over White Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 83 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBeattie Hollow RD
CrossesWhite Creek
Location1 MI NE of Salem
Coordinates43.18637, -73.30201
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic238 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$760,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beattie Hollow RD over White Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Beattie Hollow RD over White 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Beattie Hollow RD over White Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beattie Hollow RD over White Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Beattie Hollow RD over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.