US Bridges

RTE 33 over Ellicott Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.6 MI E JCT Rt 33 & 78 · Structure no. 000000001022920

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,089
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15,089 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,933 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 33
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location0.6 MI E JCT Rt 33 & 78
RouteState Highway 33
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94095, -78.68501
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,089 (2019)
Projected traffic15,933 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 33 over Ellicott 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 15,089 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.