US Bridges

Beaver Is Park RD over Side Channel Niagara Riv

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI S JCT W R Rd<spkwy · Structure no. 000000005511710

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Is Park RD over Side Channel Niagara Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Is Park RD over Side Channel Niagara Riv in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Is Park RD
CrossesSide Channel Niagara Riv
Location1.2 MI S JCT W R Rd<spkwy
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96191, -78.9627
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic84 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Is Park RD over Side Channel Niagara Riv built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Is Park RD over Side Channel Niagara Riv 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Is Park RD over Side Channel Niagara Riv carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Is Park RD over Side Channel Niagara Riv?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Is Park RD over Side Channel Niagara Riv?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.