US Bridges

Croop Road over Beeman Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.4 MI NE of Clarence Cen · Structure no. 000000002213040

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Croop Road over Beeman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Croop Road over Beeman Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 135 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCroop Road
CrossesBeeman Creek
Location2.4 MI NE of Clarence Cen
Coordinates43.02736, -78.58731
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$353,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Croop Road over Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Croop Road over Beeman 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 Croop Road over Beeman Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Croop Road over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Croop Road over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.