US Bridges

Aero Drive over Ellicott Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · .3 MI N JCT SH 33 & CR539 · Structure no. 000000003327230

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,744
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aero Drive over Ellicott Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Aero Drive over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,744 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,953 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAero Drive
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location.3 MI N JCT SH 33 & CR539
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94106, -78.71715
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,744 (2020)
Projected traffic3,953 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aero Drive over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aero Drive 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Aero Drive over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 3,744 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Aero Drive over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Aero Drive over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.