US Bridges

Coomer Road over Hopkins Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.8 MI SW of Newfane · Structure no. 000000002328990

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,995
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coomer Road over Hopkins Creek is a concrete slab carrying Coomer Road over Hopkins Creek 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 5 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 1,995 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,793 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCoomer Road
CrossesHopkins Creek
Location2.8 MI SW of Newfane
Coordinates43.27015, -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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,995 (2018)
Projected traffic2,793 by 2038
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

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$853,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coomer Road over Hopkins Creek built?

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

What condition is Coomer Road over Hopkins 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Coomer Road over Hopkins Creek carry?

About 1,995 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coomer Road over Hopkins Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Coomer Road over Hopkins Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.