US Bridges

RTE 952Q over Ellicott Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 4.6 MI W JCT Ny 33 & 952 · Structure no. 000000003326990

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,165
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 952Q over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 952Q over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,165 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,502 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 952Q
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location4.6 MI W JCT Ny 33 & 952
RouteState Highway 952Q
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93532, -78.55224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,165 (2020)
Projected traffic6,502 by 2041
Trucks17%
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

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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 952Q over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 952Q 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 September 2023.

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

About 6,165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 952Q over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 952Q over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.