US Bridges

Hopper Road over Silver Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of Nashville · Structure no. 000000003324860

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopper Road over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hopper Road over Silver Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHopper Road
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of Nashville
Coordinates42.47162, -79.09336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopper Road over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopper Road over Silver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hopper Road over Silver Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hopper Road over Silver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hopper Road over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.