US Bridges

Clarence Ctr Road over Gott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · SE Corner of East Amherst · Structure no. 000000003326430

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,163
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarence Ctr Road over Gott Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clarence Ctr Road over Gott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,163 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesClarence Ctr Road
CrossesGott Creek
LocationSE Corner of East Amherst
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01239, -78.6877
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,163 (2020)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$467,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarence Ctr Road over Gott Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarence Ctr Road over Gott Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Clarence Ctr Road over Gott Creek carry?

About 4,163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clarence Ctr Road over Gott Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Clarence Ctr Road over Gott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.