US Bridges

North Road over Ellicott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.6 Miles NE of Alden · Structure no. 000000003327070

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,480
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Road over Ellicott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Road over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,072 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Road
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location1.6 Miles NE of Alden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92196, -78.48454
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2021)
Projected traffic2,072 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Road over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Road over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Road over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North Road over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.