US Bridges

Fuller Gulf Road over Fuller Gulf Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.8 MI NW of Ellington · Structure no. 000000002212480

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuller Gulf Road over Fuller Gulf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fuller Gulf Road over Fuller Gulf Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 70 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFuller Gulf Road
CrossesFuller Gulf Creek
Location2.8 MI NW of Ellington
Coordinates42.24998, -79.1362
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$288,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fuller Gulf Road over Fuller Gulf Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Fuller Gulf Road over Fuller Gulf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fuller Gulf Road over Fuller Gulf Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Fuller Gulf Road over Fuller Gulf Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Fuller Gulf Road over Fuller Gulf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.