US Bridges

Sandridge Road over Ellicott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.8 Miles NW of Alden · Structure no. 000000003326970

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandridge Road over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandridge Road over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,975 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSandridge Road
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location1.8 Miles NW of Alden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91613, -78.52295
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2020)
Projected traffic2,975 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandridge Road over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandridge Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sandridge Road over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sandridge Road over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sandridge Road over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.