US Bridges

North Forest Road over Ellicott Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · .3 MI N JCT SH324 & El Ck · Structure no. 000000003326710

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,014
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Forest Road over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Forest Road over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,014 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,630 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Forest Road
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location.3 MI N JCT SH324 & El Ck
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.98246, -78.76502
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,014 (2020)
Projected traffic11,630 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Forest Road over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Forest Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does North Forest Road over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 11,014 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Forest Road over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns North Forest Road over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.