US Bridges

RTE 952T over Ellicott Creek

Poor

Erie County, New York · 0.2 MI No. RTE 990 Overpa · Structure no. 000000003326770

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,244
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 952T over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 952T over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,209 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 952T
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location0.2 MI No. RTE 990 Overpa
RouteState Highway 952T
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02165, -78.79903
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,244 (2020)
Projected traffic18,209 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 952T over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 952T over Ellicott Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 952T over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 17,244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 952T over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 952T over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.