US Bridges

N Ellicott Crk RD over N Diversion Channel

Good

Erie County, New York · .1 MI East JCT SH356&US62 · Structure no. 000000001072800

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,027
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Ellicott Crk RD over N Diversion Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Ellicott Crk RD over N Diversion Channel in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,084 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Ellicott Crk RD
CrossesN Diversion Channel
Location.1 MI East JCT SH356&US62
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02462, -78.81915
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,027 (2020)
Projected traffic1,084 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Ellicott Crk RD over N Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is N Ellicott Crk RD over N Diversion Channel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N Ellicott Crk RD over N Diversion Channel carry?

About 1,027 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N Ellicott Crk RD over N Diversion Channel?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N Ellicott Crk RD over N Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.