Main Street over Ellicott Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 0.75 MI SE JCT I-90RT 78 · Structure no. 000000002213280
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 395
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Ellicott Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Main Street over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Ellicott Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Ellicott Creek carry?
About 395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Ellicott Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Ellicott Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.