US Bridges

County Line Road over Ellicott Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 3.9 Miles SW of Corfu · Structure no. 000000003315440

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Ellicott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Line Road over Ellicott Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location3.9 Miles SW of Corfu
Coordinates42.92432, -78.46389
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2017)
Projected traffic812 by 2037
Trucks7%
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$554,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Line Road over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.