US Bridges

RTE 148 over Golden Hill Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 6.5 MI N JCT SH148 &SH104 · Structure no. 000000003060430

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,494
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 148 over Golden Hill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 148 over Golden Hill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 1,494 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,092 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 148
CrossesGolden Hill Creek
Location6.5 MI N JCT SH148 &SH104
RouteState Highway 148
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.33178, -78.55488
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,494 (2021)
Projected traffic2,092 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$939,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 148 over Golden Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 148 over Golden Hill 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 RTE 148 over Golden Hill Creek carry?

About 1,494 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 148 over Golden Hill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 148 over Golden Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.