US Bridges

Lapp Road over Trib. of Beeman Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.5 MI NE of Clarence Ctr · Structure no. 000000003326280

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
593
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lapp Road over Trib. of Beeman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lapp Road over Trib. of Beeman Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 593 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLapp Road
CrossesTrib. of Beeman Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Clarence Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04242, -78.61401
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 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic593 (2021)
Projected traffic830 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lapp Road over Trib. of Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lapp Road over Trib. of 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lapp Road over Trib. of Beeman Creek carry?

About 593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lapp Road over Trib. of Beeman Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lapp Road over Trib. of Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.