US Bridges

East Eden Road over Hampton Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.9 MI South of Hamburg · Structure no. 000000003327580

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,482
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Eden Road over Hampton Brook is a steel culvert carrying East Eden Road over Hampton Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,833 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Eden Road
CrossesHampton Brook
Location1.9 MI South of Hamburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69117, -78.83364
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,482 (2021)
Projected traffic1,833 by 2041
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$598,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Eden Road over Hampton Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Eden Road over Hampton Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does East Eden Road over Hampton Brook carry?

About 1,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Eden Road over Hampton Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns East Eden Road over Hampton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.