US Bridges

Stony Road over Ellicott Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT SH78 & SH33 · Structure no. 000000003328720

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,057
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Road over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stony Road over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,057 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,782 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Road
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location1.5 MI E JCT SH78 & SH33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93367, -78.64261
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,057 (2020)
Projected traffic3,782 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Road over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stony Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Stony Road over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 3,057 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Stony Road over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Road over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.