US Bridges

Rein Road over Ellicott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI E of Buf Int Arprt · Structure no. 000000002212970

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rein Road over Ellicott Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rein Road over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 92 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRein Road
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location1.1 MI E of Buf Int Arprt
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93772, -78.71093
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic840 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rein Road over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Rein 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rein Road over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rein Road over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rein Road over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.