US Bridges

Stahley Road over Ransom Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.9 MI E of East Amherst · Structure no. 000000003326340

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stahley Road over Ransom Creek is a concrete frame carrying Stahley Road over Ransom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,258 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesStahley Road
CrossesRansom Creek
Location1.9 MI E of East Amherst
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.01942, -78.66252
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2021)
Projected traffic5,258 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$891,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stahley Road over Ransom Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stahley 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 Stahley Road over Ransom Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stahley Road over Ransom Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stahley Road over Ransom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.