US Bridges

Goose Hollow Road over Keshequa Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 5.1 MI NW of Swain · Structure no. 000000002214700

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Hollow Road over Keshequa Creek is a steel culvert carrying Goose Hollow Road over Keshequa Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGoose Hollow Road
CrossesKeshequa Creek
Location5.1 MI NW of Swain
Coordinates42.5134, -77.94222
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2018)
Projected traffic69 by 2038
Trucks18%
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$174,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goose Hollow Road over Keshequa Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goose Hollow Road over Keshequa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Goose Hollow Road over Keshequa Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Goose Hollow Road over Keshequa Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Goose Hollow Road over Keshequa Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.