US Bridges

New Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · New RD E of Ransomville · Structure no. 000000002270650

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,013
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete frame carrying New Road over Beaver Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,013 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,418 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationNew RD E of Ransomville
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24209, -78.90513
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,013 (2020)
Projected traffic1,418 by 2040
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Road over Beaver 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 New Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,013 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns New Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.