US Bridges

RTE 425 over Ellicott Creek RD Ellic

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.6 KM NW JCT Rt 425&290I · Structure no. 000000001046551

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,914
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 425 over Ellicott Creek RD Ellic is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 425 over Ellicott Creek RD Ellic in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 years old, older 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 13,914 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,123 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 425
CrossesEllicott Creek RD Ellic
Location1.6 KM NW JCT Rt 425&290I
RouteState Highway 425
Coordinates43.01239, -78.86312
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,914 (2020)
Projected traffic16,123 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 425 over Ellicott Creek RD Ellic built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 425 over Ellicott Creek RD Ellic 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 425 over Ellicott Creek RD Ellic carry?

About 13,914 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 425 over Ellicott Creek RD Ellic?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 425 over Ellicott Creek RD Ellic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.