US Bridges

RTE 78 over Beaver Meadow CR

Poor

Wyoming County, New York · 3.3MI W JCT Rts 78 + 77 · Structure no. 000000001030150

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,549
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 78 over Beaver Meadow CR is a concrete frame carrying RTE 78 over Beaver Meadow CR in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,549 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,659 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 78
CrossesBeaver Meadow CR
Location3.3MI W JCT Rts 78 + 77
RouteState Highway 78
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67212, -78.43583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,549 (2020)
Projected traffic2,659 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 78 over Beaver Meadow CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is RTE 78 over Beaver Meadow CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 78 over Beaver Meadow CR carry?

About 2,549 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 78 over Beaver Meadow CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 78 over Beaver Meadow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.