US Bridges

Wilson-Burt Road over Hopkins Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 2.2 Miles SW of Olcott · Structure no. 000000003329710

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,270
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson-Burt Road over Hopkins Creek is a concrete frame carrying Wilson-Burt Road over Hopkins Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,282 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson-Burt Road
CrossesHopkins Creek
Location2.2 Miles SW of Olcott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.3082, -78.73291
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2017)
Projected traffic1,282 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson-Burt Road over Hopkins Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson-Burt Road over Hopkins Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson-Burt Road over Hopkins Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wilson-Burt Road over Hopkins Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson-Burt Road over Hopkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.