US Bridges

Coomer Road over Hopkins Ck Trib

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.3 MI SW of Newfane · Structure no. 000000002261010

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,504
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coomer Road over Hopkins Ck Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Coomer Road over Hopkins Ck Trib in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCoomer Road
CrossesHopkins Ck Trib
Location2.3 MI SW of Newfane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.25608, -78.74046
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2020)
Projected traffic2,106 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$434,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coomer Road over Hopkins Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coomer Road over Hopkins Ck Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Coomer Road over Hopkins Ck Trib carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Coomer Road over Hopkins Ck Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Coomer Road over Hopkins Ck Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.