Youngs Road over Br Ellicott Creek
PoorPosted for loadErie County, New York · .6 MI NE of Buf Int Airpt · Structure no. 000000002212990
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,092
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Youngs Road over Br Ellicott Creek is a concrete slab carrying Youngs Road over Br Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15,092 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,937 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Youngs Road over Br Ellicott Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Youngs Road over Br Ellicott 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Youngs Road over Br Ellicott Creek carry?
About 15,092 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Youngs Road over Br Ellicott Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Youngs Road over Br Ellicott Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.