Town Line Road over Ellicott Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 3.7 MI NW of NW Quad Aldn · Structure no. 000000003326900
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,431
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Town Line Road over Ellicott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Town Line Road over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 97 years old, older 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 1,431 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,003 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Town Line Road over Ellicott Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Town Line Road 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Town Line Road over Ellicott Creek carry?
About 1,431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Town Line Road over Ellicott Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Town Line Road over Ellicott Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.