US Bridges

RTE 263 over Ransom Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.6MI SW JCT Rts 263 & 78 · Structure no. 000000001043790

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,528
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 263 over Ransom Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 263 over Ransom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 20,528 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,624 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 263
CrossesRansom Creek
Location2.6MI SW JCT Rts 263 & 78
RouteState Highway 263
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05292, -78.72811
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,528 (2020)
Projected traffic20,624 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 263 over Ransom Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 263 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 263 over Ransom Creek carry?

About 20,528 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 263 over Ransom Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 263 over Ransom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.