US Bridges

Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · In Riceville · Structure no. 000000003320550

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
685
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesGooseneck Road
CrossesGooseneck Creek
LocationIn Riceville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.44248, -78.6144
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2019)
Projected traffic959 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$469,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Gooseneck Road over Gooseneck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.