US Bridges

RTE I990 over Ellicott Creek Ellicott

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.7MI N Int Rts I990&I290 · Structure no. 000000001072642

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,946
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I990 over Ellicott Creek Ellicott is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I990 over Ellicott Creek Ellicott in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 18,946 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,232 by 2041. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I990
CrossesEllicott Creek Ellicott
Location1.7MI N Int Rts I990&I290
RouteInterstate 990
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02165, -78.79408
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,946 (2021)
Projected traffic21,232 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$13.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I990 over Ellicott Creek Ellicott built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I990 over Ellicott Creek Ellicott 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 I990 over Ellicott Creek Ellicott carry?

About 18,946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I990 over Ellicott Creek Ellicott?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I990 over Ellicott Creek Ellicott?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.