US Bridges

Glen Avenue over Ellicott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · In Williamsvlle-N of SH 5 · Structure no. 000000003328860

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,796
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Avenue over Ellicott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glen Avenue over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6 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 3,796 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,314 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGlen Avenue
CrossesEllicott Creek
LocationIn Williamsvlle-N of SH 5
Coordinates42.96496, -78.74514
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,796 (2019)
Projected traffic5,314 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Avenue over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Avenue 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 Glen Avenue over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 3,796 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glen Avenue over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Avenue over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.