US Bridges

Rapids Road over Beeman Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 4.5 MI NE of Clarence Ctr · Structure no. 000000003326310

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapids Road over Beeman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rapids Road over Beeman Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRapids Road
CrossesBeeman Creek
Location4.5 MI NE of Clarence Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06936, -78.59767
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic378 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$967,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rapids Road over Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapids 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rapids Road over Beeman Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rapids Road over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rapids Road over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.