US Bridges

Ransom Road over Br Cayuga Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.1 MI W JCT US20 & SH358 · Structure no. 000000003327030

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,206
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ransom Road over Br Cayuga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ransom Road over Br Cayuga Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 2,206 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,729 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRansom Road
CrossesBr Cayuga Creek
Location2.1 MI W JCT US20 & SH358
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89855, -78.59283
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,206 (2021)
Projected traffic2,729 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$425,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ransom Road over Br Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ransom Road over Br Cayuga 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ransom Road over Br Cayuga Creek carry?

About 2,206 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ransom Road over Br Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Ransom Road over Br Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.