US Bridges

Miles Road over Ransom Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.0 MI NW of Clarnce Cent · Structure no. 000000002213080

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,209
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miles Road over Ransom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Miles Road over Ransom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,693 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMiles Road
CrossesRansom Creek
Location3.0 MI NW of Clarnce Cent
Coordinates43.02711, -78.68967
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2021)
Projected traffic1,693 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$629,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miles Road over Ransom Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miles Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Miles Road over Ransom Creek carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Miles Road over Ransom Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Miles Road over Ransom Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.