US Bridges

County Road 192 over Ellicott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI SE JCT SH263&EL Ck · Structure no. 000000003326390

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,498
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 192 over Ellicott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 192 over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 20,498 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,594 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 192
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location1.3 MI SE JCT SH263&EL Ck
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99108, -78.76189
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,498 (2021)
Projected traffic20,594 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 192 over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 192 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 192 over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 20,498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 192 over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 192 over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.