US Bridges

Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek

FairPosted for load

Westchester County, New York · 4.4 MI NE of Mount Kisco · Structure no. 000000002224900

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
532
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBeaver Dam Road
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location4.4 MI NE of Mount Kisco
Coordinates41.24599, -73.66915
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2017)
Projected traffic745 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$398,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.