US Bridges

Ramsey Road over Ball Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.7 MI SW of Stow · Structure no. 000000003325210

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 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 culvert carrying Ramsey Road over Ball Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamsey Road
CrossesBall Creek
Location1.7 MI SW of Stow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.13983, -79.43349
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$499,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramsey Road over Ball Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 May 2023.

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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey Road over Ball Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.