US Bridges

RTE 384 over Ellicott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT Rt 384 &I290 · Structure no. 000000002047300

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,617
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 384 over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 384 over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,617 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,662 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 384
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location1.7 MI N JCT Rt 384 &I290
RouteState Highway 384
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02011, -78.87506
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,617 (2019)
Projected traffic9,662 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 384 over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 384 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 384 over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 9,617 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 384 over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 384 over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.