US Bridges

Bear Ridge Road over Unnamed Stream

Good

Niagara County, New York · 1.7 MI E of Pendleton Ctr · Structure no. 000000003328890

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,182
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Ridge Road over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Ridge Road over Unnamed Stream in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,182 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Ridge Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.7 MI E of Pendleton Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10782, -78.7414
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,182 (2019)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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$583,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Ridge Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Ridge Road over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Ridge Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 3,182 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bear Ridge Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Ridge Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.