US Bridges

Harris Hill Road over Ellicott Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1 MI E JCT SH 33 & SH 78 · Structure no. 000000003326910

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,736
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Hill Road over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harris Hill Road over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14,736 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,232 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Hill Road
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location1 MI E JCT SH 33 & SH 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93848, -78.67723
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,736 (2020)
Projected traffic18,232 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Hill Road over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Hill 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 Harris Hill Road over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 14,736 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harris Hill Road over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Hill Road over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.