US Bridges

Ross Road over Graff Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · .9 MI N of East Concord · Structure no. 000000002260820

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Road over Graff Brook is a steel culvert carrying Ross Road over Graff Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRoss Road
CrossesGraff Brook
Location.9 MI N of East Concord
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.56423, -78.63672
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2038
Trucks22%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$244,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ross Road over Graff Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Road over Graff Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ross Road over Graff Brook carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ross Road over Graff Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Ross Road over Graff Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.