Ellis Road over Delaware Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 0.8 Mi.N.Of Brant · Structure no. 000000002212900
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 107
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis Road over Delaware Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ellis Road over Delaware Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellis Road over Delaware Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis Road over Delaware Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Ellis Road over Delaware Creek carry?
About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ellis Road over Delaware Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis Road over Delaware Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.