US Bridges

Hartland Road over Golden Hill Creek

Poor

Niagara County, New York · 1.0 Mi. W of Barker · Structure no. 000000003360090

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartland Road over Golden Hill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hartland Road over Golden Hill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1948, 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 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.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHartland Road
CrossesGolden Hill Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W of Barker
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.32774, -78.57495
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2020)
Projected traffic631 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartland Road over Golden Hill Creek built?

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

What condition is Hartland Road 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 August 2024.

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

About 625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hartland Road over Golden Hill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hartland Road over Golden Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.