US Bridges

North Boston Road over Hampton Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.3 MI W of North Boston · Structure no. 000000003327800

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,487
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Boston Road over Hampton Brook is a steel culvert carrying North Boston Road over Hampton Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Boston Road
CrossesHampton Brook
Location2.3 MI W of North Boston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68076, -78.82175
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2021)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$281,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Boston Road over Hampton Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Boston 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Boston Road over Hampton Brook carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Boston Road over Hampton Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns North Boston Road over Hampton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.