US Bridges

RTE 474 over Goose Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1 MI SW JCT SH394 7 SH474 · Structure no. 000000001029870

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,498
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 474 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 474 over Goose Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,637 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 474
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1 MI SW JCT SH394 7 SH474
RouteState Highway 474
Coordinates42.09449, -79.37356
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,498 (2018)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 474 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 474 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.