US Bridges

Abbott Road over Neuman Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.75 MI East of Hamburg · Structure no. 000000003327370

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,794
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbott Road over Neuman Creek is a concrete frame carrying Abbott Road over Neuman Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,794 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,219 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAbbott Road
CrossesNeuman Creek
Location1.75 MI East of Hamburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.72248, -78.79333
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,794 (2021)
Projected traffic2,219 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbott Road over Neuman Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbott Road over Neuman 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 2023.

How much traffic does Abbott Road over Neuman Creek carry?

About 1,794 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Abbott Road over Neuman Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Abbott Road over Neuman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.