US Bridges

King Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 4 MI East of Dunkirk · Structure no. 000000003367710

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
538
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over Beaver Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying King Road over Beaver Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 753 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4 MI East of Dunkirk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47742, -79.25371
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2021)
Projected traffic753 by 2041
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

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$281,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Road over Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does King Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is King Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns King Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.