RTE 78 over Ransom Creek
FairErie County, New York · 3.4 MI S JCT Rts 78 & 263 · Structure no. 000000001030310
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,289
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 78 over Ransom Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 78 over Ransom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 16,289 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,365 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 78 over Ransom Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 78 over Ransom 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 78 over Ransom Creek carry?
About 16,289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 78 over Ransom Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 78 over Ransom Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.