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RTE 474 over Goose Creek

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Chautauqua County, New York · 3 MI SW JCT SH 394 &SH474 · Structure no. 000000001029860

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,498
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 474 over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 474 over Goose Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,498 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 474
CrossesGoose Creek
Location3 MI SW JCT SH 394 &SH474
RouteState Highway 474
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08144, -79.39897
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,498 (2018)
Projected traffic2,522 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RTE 474 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 474 over Goose 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 RTE 474 over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,498 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 474 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns RTE 474 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.