US Bridges

Zoeller Road over Ellicott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 4.2 MI NW of NW Quad Aldn · Structure no. 000000003328700

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
621
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zoeller Road over Ellicott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zoeller Road over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesZoeller Road
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location4.2 MI NW of NW Quad Aldn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.94411, -78.56585
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2021)
Projected traffic869 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zoeller Road over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zoeller 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 Zoeller Road over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Zoeller Road over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Zoeller Road over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.