US Bridges

Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek

FairPosted for load

Niagara County, New York · 3.1 MI East of Somerset · Structure no. 000000003328960

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarmen Road
CrossesGolden Hill Creek
Location3.1 MI East of Somerset
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.35283, -78.49588
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2021)
Projected traffic269 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$740,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Carmen Road 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 August 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carmen Road over Golden Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.