US Bridges

Beebe Road over Hopkins Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.8 Mi. N of E Wilson · Structure no. 000000003360120

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,171
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beebe Road over Hopkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beebe Road over Hopkins Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 1,171 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,639 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBeebe Road
CrossesHopkins Creek
Location1.8 Mi. N of E Wilson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26683, -78.75916
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,171 (2018)
Projected traffic1,639 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$449,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beebe Road over Hopkins Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beebe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Beebe Road over Hopkins Creek carry?

About 1,171 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Beebe Road over Hopkins Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Beebe Road over Hopkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.