Lower Lake Road over Golden Hill Creek
FairNiagara County, New York · .6 MI S of Thirtymile Pt · Structure no. 000000003329320
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Lake Road over Golden Hill Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lower Lake Road over Golden Hill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 76 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Lake Road over Golden Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Lower Lake 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Lake Road over Golden Hill Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Lower Lake Road over Golden Hill Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Lake Road over Golden Hill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.