US Bridges

Hosmer Road over Fish Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 2.8 Miles West of Barker · Structure no. 000000003329190

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hosmer Road over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hosmer Road over Fish 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 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHosmer Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location2.8 Miles West of Barker
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.33721, -78.60486
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$426,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hosmer Road over Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is Hosmer Road over Fish 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 Hosmer Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hosmer Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hosmer Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.