New Road over Ransom Creek
FairErie County, New York · JCT CO RD 186 & CO RD 297 · Structure no. 000000003326360
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,021
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Road over Ransom Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Road over Ransom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 96 years old, older 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 4,021 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,975 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Road over Ransom Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is New 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does New Road over Ransom Creek carry?
About 4,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is New Road over Ransom Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns New Road over Ransom Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.