US Bridges

Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 3.2 MI East of Somerset · Structure no. 000000003328950

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCarmen Road
CrossesGolden Hill Creek
Location3.2 MI East of Somerset
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.36318, -78.49581
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2021)
Projected traffic269 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$631,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmen Road over Golden Hill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.