US Bridges

Burton Road over Neuman Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 3.25 Miles NE of Hamburg · Structure no. 000000003327870

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton Road over Neuman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burton Road over Neuman Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurton Road
CrossesNeuman Creek
Location3.25 Miles NE of Hamburg
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7305, -78.76539
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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
Deck geometry5: 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2021)
Projected traffic347 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burton Road over Neuman Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burton Road over Neuman Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Burton Road over Neuman Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burton Road over Neuman Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Burton Road over Neuman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.