US Bridges

Frontier Road over S Br Ellicott Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Getzville · Structure no. 000000002212840

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,624
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Frontier Road over S Br Ellicott Crk is a concrete frame carrying Frontier Road over S Br Ellicott Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,624 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,674 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFrontier Road
CrossesS Br Ellicott Crk
Location1.5 MI SW of Getzville
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00645, -78.77996
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,624 (2019)
Projected traffic3,674 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontier Road over S Br Ellicott Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontier Road over S Br Ellicott Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Frontier Road over S Br Ellicott Crk carry?

About 2,624 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frontier Road over S Br Ellicott Crk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Frontier Road over S Br Ellicott Crk?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.