US Bridges

RTE 474 over Goose Creek Tributary

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.36 M S Route 43 · Structure no. 000000001073930

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,498
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 474 over Goose Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 474 over Goose Creek Tributary 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 3,090 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 474
CrossesGoose Creek Tributary
Location0.36 M S Route 43
RouteState Highway 474
Coordinates42.09283, -79.38154
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,498 (2018)
Projected traffic3,090 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$421,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 474 over Goose Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 474 over Goose Creek Tributary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 474 over Goose Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is RTE 474 over Goose Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 474 over Goose Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.