US Bridges

Kraus Road over Ransom Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.4 MI SE of Clarence Ctr · Structure no. 000000002213100

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
763
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kraus Road over Ransom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kraus Road over Ransom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKraus Road
CrossesRansom Creek
Location1.4 MI SE of Clarence Ctr
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.9987, -78.61685
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2020)
Projected traffic1,068 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$440,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kraus Road over Ransom Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kraus 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 Kraus Road over Ransom Creek carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kraus Road over Ransom Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kraus Road over Ransom Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.