US Bridges

Baker Street over Goose Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1 MI SW of Ashville · Structure no. 000000003323530

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,368
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Street over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Baker Street over Goose Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBaker Street
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1 MI SW of Ashville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.07994, -79.38179
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,368 (2021)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$746,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Street over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Street over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baker Street over Goose Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Baker Street over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.