US Bridges

Parker Road over Beeman Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 3.2 MI NE of Clarence Cen · Structure no. 000000002213050

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Road over Beeman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parker Road over Beeman Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesParker Road
CrossesBeeman Creek
Location3.2 MI NE of Clarence Cen
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05244, -78.60738
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2021)
Projected traffic31 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$996,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Road over Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker 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 Parker Road over Beeman Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Parker Road over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Road over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.