US Bridges

Gooseneck Road over Mckinstry Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.1 Miles SW of Delevan · Structure no. 000000003323270

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
521
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gooseneck Road over Mckinstry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gooseneck Road over Mckinstry Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 37 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 521 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGooseneck Road
CrossesMckinstry Creek
Location2.1 Miles SW of Delevan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.46018, -78.51251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2021)
Projected traffic729 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gooseneck Road over Mckinstry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Gooseneck Road over Mckinstry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gooseneck Road over Mckinstry Creek carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gooseneck Road over Mckinstry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gooseneck Road over Mckinstry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.