US Bridges

County Road 43 over Goose Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.1 MI S of Ashville · Structure no. 000000003325250

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,914
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 43 over Goose Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,914 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,077 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 43
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Ashville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09401, -79.37488
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,914 (2018)
Projected traffic3,077 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$986,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 43 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 43 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 43 over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,914 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 43 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 43 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.