US Bridges

Draudt Road over Neuman Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.7 Mi.S RTS.20A & 219 · Structure no. 000000002254970

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Draudt Road over Neuman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Draudt Road over Neuman Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 48 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDraudt Road
CrossesNeuman Creek
Location2.7 Mi.S RTS.20A & 219
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72515, -78.77638
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2041
Trucks9%
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

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$698,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Draudt Road over Neuman Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Draudt Road over Neuman 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Draudt Road over Neuman Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Draudt Road over Neuman Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Draudt Road over Neuman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.