US Bridges

North French Road over Br Ellicott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.3 MI NE JCT 356&62 · Structure no. 000000002326750

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,413
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North French Road over Br Ellicott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North French Road over Br Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,413 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth French Road
CrossesBr Ellicott Creek
Location2.3 MI NE JCT 356&62
Coordinates43.03442, -78.81421
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,413 (2021)
Projected traffic1,978 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$992,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North French Road over Br Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is North French Road over Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does North French Road over Br Ellicott Creek carry?

About 1,413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North French Road over Br Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns North French Road over Br Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.