Erickson Road over Goose Creek
PoorPosted for loadChautauqua County, New York · 1.0 MI NE of Panama · Structure no. 000000003325260
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Erickson Road over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erickson Road over Goose Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Erickson Road over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Erickson Road over Goose Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Erickson Road over Goose Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Erickson Road over Goose Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Erickson Road over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.