Buckwheat Road over Br Ellicott Creek
FairErie County, New York · 2 Miles NW of Crittenden · Structure no. 000000003326610
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 334
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckwheat Road over Br Ellicott Creek is a concrete slab carrying Buckwheat Road over Br Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckwheat Road over Br Ellicott Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckwheat 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 Buckwheat Road over Br Ellicott Creek carry?
About 334 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Buckwheat Road over Br Ellicott Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Buckwheat Road over Br Ellicott Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.