US Bridges

Rambling Road over Ditch 26B

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.1 Mile West of New Road · Structure no. 000000002270550

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rambling Road over Ditch 26B is a concrete culvert carrying Rambling Road over Ditch 26B in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRambling Road
CrossesDitch 26B
Location0.1 Mile West of New Road
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04082, -78.72768
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2019)
Projected traffic935 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$330,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rambling Road over Ditch 26B built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rambling Road over Ditch 26B 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 Rambling Road over Ditch 26B carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rambling Road over Ditch 26B?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Rambling Road over Ditch 26B?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.