US Bridges

Haight Road over Golden Hill Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 1.1 MI East of Barker · Structure no. 000000003329150

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haight Road over Golden Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Haight Road over Golden Hill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHaight Road
CrossesGolden Hill Creek
Location1.1 MI East of Barker
Coordinates43.33751, -78.53562
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2021)
Projected traffic472 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haight Road over Golden Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haight 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 July 2023.

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

About 337 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Haight Road over Golden Hill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Haight Road over Golden Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.