US Bridges

Bullis Road over Pond Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · .1 MI E JCT CR242 & CR330 · Structure no. 000000003327270

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,493
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullis Road over Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullis Road over Pond Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 7,493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,271 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBullis Road
CrossesPond Brook
Location.1 MI E JCT CR242 & CR330
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8393, -78.63512
Functional classUrban 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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,493 (2021)
Projected traffic9,271 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bullis Road over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullis Road over Pond Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bullis Road over Pond Brook carry?

About 7,493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bullis Road over Pond Brook?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bullis Road over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.