US Bridges

Clarence Ctr Road over Ransom Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · West End Clarence Ctr. · Structure no. 000000003326440

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,921
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarence Ctr Road over Ransom Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clarence Ctr Road over Ransom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,921 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,851 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClarence Ctr Road
CrossesRansom Creek
LocationWest End Clarence Ctr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.01102, -78.64044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,921 (2020)
Projected traffic4,851 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$971,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarence Ctr Road over Ransom Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarence Ctr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Clarence Ctr Road over Ransom Creek carry?

About 3,921 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Clarence Ctr Road over Ransom Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Clarence Ctr Road over Ransom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.