Colvin Blvd over Ellicott Creek
FairErie County, New York · .8 MI E JCT SH 425 & Elli · Structure no. 000000003326780
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,922
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colvin Blvd over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colvin Blvd over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 16,922 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,869 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colvin Blvd over Ellicott Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colvin Blvd 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Colvin Blvd over Ellicott Creek carry?
About 16,922 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Colvin Blvd over Ellicott Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Colvin Blvd over Ellicott Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.