US Bridges

Fremont Street over Ellicott Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.960KM NW 425+ELLICOT CR · Structure no. 000000002260480

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,256
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Street over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fremont Street over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,256 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,158 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFremont Street
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location0.960KM NW 425+ELLICOT CR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.0171, -78.87114
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,256 (2019)
Projected traffic3,158 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fremont Street over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fremont Street over Ellicott Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Fremont Street over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 2,256 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Street over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Street over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.