US Bridges

Johnson Creek RD over Golden Hill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Niagara County, New York · 1.6 Miles East of Barker · Structure no. 000000003329250

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Creek RD over Golden Hill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Creek RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJohnson Creek RD
CrossesGolden Hill Creek
Location1.6 Miles East of Barker
Coordinates43.33926, -78.52573
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2020)
Projected traffic216 by 2040
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Creek RD over Golden Hill Creek built?

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

What condition is Johnson Creek RD over Golden Hill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Creek RD over Golden Hill Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Creek RD over Golden Hill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Creek RD over Golden Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.