US Bridges

Keller Road over Hampton Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.4 Mi. SW of N. Boston · Structure no. 000000003327850

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keller Road over Hampton Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keller Road over Hampton Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKeller Road
CrossesHampton Brook
Location2.4 Mi. SW of N. Boston
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66374, -78.81499
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2021)
Projected traffic883 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keller Road over Hampton Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keller 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Keller Road over Hampton Brook carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keller Road over Hampton Brook?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Keller Road over Hampton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.