US Bridges

RTE 324 over Ellicott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.1MI E.Jct Rt 324 & 277 · Structure no. 000000001045890

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,042
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 324 over Ellicott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 324 over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 29,042 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,178 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 324
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location0.1MI E.Jct Rt 324 & 277
RouteState Highway 324
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97801, -78.76409
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,042 (2021)
Projected traffic29,178 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 324 over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 324 over Ellicott 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 324 over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 29,042 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 324 over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 324 over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.