US Bridges

Fargo Road over Ellicott Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · 2.6 Miles SW of Corfu · Structure no. 000000003315370

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
748
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fargo Road over Ellicott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fargo Road over Ellicott Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,047 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFargo Road
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location2.6 Miles SW of Corfu
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.93123, -78.44013
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2017)
Projected traffic1,047 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fargo Road over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fargo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fargo Road over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Fargo Road over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fargo Road over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.