US Bridges

Shimerville Road over Gott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI SW of Clarence Ctr · Structure no. 000000003326650

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,121
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shimerville Road over Gott Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shimerville Road over Gott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,121 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,573 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShimerville Road
CrossesGott Creek
Location1.2 MI SW of Clarence Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00572, -78.66221
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,121 (2021)
Projected traffic7,573 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$440,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shimerville Road over Gott Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shimerville 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Shimerville Road over Gott Creek carry?

About 6,121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Shimerville Road over Gott Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Shimerville Road over Gott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.