US Bridges

Youngs Road over Ellicott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .5 MI NE of Buf Int Airpt · Structure no. 000000002212850

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,092
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngs Road over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Youngs Road over Ellicott Creek 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 15,092 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,937 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesYoungs Road
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location.5 MI NE of Buf Int Airpt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94582, -78.7247
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,092 (2020)
Projected traffic15,937 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youngs Road over Ellicott Creek built?

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

What condition is Youngs Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Youngs Road over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 15,092 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Youngs Road over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs Road over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.