US Bridges

Heise Road over Ransom Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1 Mile NW of Clarence Ctr · Structure no. 000000003326690

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,181
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heise Road over Ransom Creek is a concrete frame carrying Heise Road over Ransom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,181 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,653 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHeise Road
CrossesRansom Creek
Location1 Mile NW of Clarence Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01861, -78.65242
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,181 (2020)
Projected traffic1,653 by 2040
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$661,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heise Road over Ransom Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heise Road over Ransom Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Heise Road over Ransom Creek carry?

About 1,181 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Heise Road over Ransom Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Heise Road over Ransom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.