US Bridges

Salt Road over Beeman Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI E of Wolcottsburg · Structure no. 000000003326810

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt Road over Beeman Creek is a concrete frame carrying Salt Road over Beeman Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,386 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSalt Road
CrossesBeeman Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Wolcottsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05824, -78.60674
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2020)
Projected traffic1,386 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$683,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salt Road over Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salt 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 2023.

How much traffic does Salt Road over Beeman Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Salt Road over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Road over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.