US Bridges

Keller Road over Beeman Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 2.6 MI E of Clarence Ctr · Structure no. 000000003326700

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keller Road over Beeman Creek is a concrete frame carrying Keller Road over Beeman Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKeller Road
CrossesBeeman Creek
Location2.6 MI E of Clarence Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02059, -78.58961
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2018)
Projected traffic553 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$844,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keller Road over Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keller Road 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 Keller Road over Beeman Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keller Road over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Keller Road over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.