US Bridges

West Somerset RD over Golden Hill Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 1.2 Mi. W of Barker · Structure no. 000000003360100

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Somerset RD over Golden Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Somerset RD over Golden Hill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWest Somerset RD
CrossesGolden Hill Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W of Barker
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.32674, -78.57766
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2021)
Projected traffic437 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$611,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Somerset RD over Golden Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Somerset RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West Somerset RD over Golden Hill Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is West Somerset RD over Golden Hill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns West Somerset RD over Golden Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.