US Bridges

Bedell Road over Trib Woods Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · Half Mile Baseline RD · Structure no. 000000002268110

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,899
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedell Road over Trib Woods Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bedell Road over Trib Woods Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,899 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,824 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBedell Road
CrossesTrib Woods Creek
LocationHalf Mile Baseline RD
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.03651, -78.95435
Functional classUrban 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 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 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,899 (2020)
Projected traffic4,824 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$344,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bedell Road over Trib Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedell Road over Trib Woods 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 Bedell Road over Trib Woods Creek carry?

About 3,899 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bedell Road over Trib Woods Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bedell Road over Trib Woods Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.