US Bridges

Lapp Road over Beeman Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.6 MI NE of Clarence Ctr · Structure no. 000000003326290

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lapp Road over Beeman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lapp Road over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLapp Road
CrossesBeeman Creek
Location2.6 MI NE of Clarence Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.04237, -78.60486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2020)
Projected traffic945 by 2040
Trucks8%
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$951,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lapp Road over Beeman Creek built?

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

What condition is Lapp Road over Beeman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lapp Road over Beeman Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lapp Road over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lapp Road over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.