US Bridges

County Road 282 over Beeman Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · In Hunts Corners · Structure no. 000000003326680

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,272
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 282 over Beeman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 282 over Beeman Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 4,272 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,314 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 282
CrossesBeeman Creek
LocationIn Hunts Corners
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.03111, -78.58878
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,272 (2020)
Projected traffic4,314 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 282 over Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 282 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 282 over Beeman Creek carry?

About 4,272 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 282 over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 282 over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.