US Bridges

Ramsey Road over Ball Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.4 MI SW of Stowe · Structure no. 000000003325170

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey Road over Ball Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ramsey Road over Ball Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamsey Road
CrossesBall Creek
Location2.4 MI SW of Stowe
Coordinates42.13969, -79.44656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2018)
Projected traffic111 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$410,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramsey Road over Ball Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramsey Road over Ball 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ramsey Road over Ball Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramsey Road over Ball Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey Road over Ball Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.