US Bridges

Newhouse Road over Got Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.3 MI SW of Clarence Ctr · Structure no. 000000003326660

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,806
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newhouse Road over Got Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newhouse Road over Got Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,806 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,928 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNewhouse Road
CrossesGot Creek
Location2.3 MI SW of Clarence Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.00128, -78.682
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,806 (2021)
Projected traffic3,928 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newhouse Road over Got Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newhouse Road over Got 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Newhouse Road over Got Creek carry?

About 2,806 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newhouse Road over Got Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Newhouse Road over Got Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.