US Bridges

Martin Road over Trib Beeman Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.1 MI NE of Clarance Ctr · Structure no. 000000002213090

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Road over Trib Beeman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Martin Road over Trib Beeman Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMartin Road
CrossesTrib Beeman Creek
Location2.1 MI NE of Clarance Ctr
Coordinates43.03495, -78.61069
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2020)
Projected traffic209 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$685,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Road over Trib Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Road over Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Road over Trib Beeman Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Martin Road over Trib Beeman Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Road over Trib Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.