Ransom Road over Ellicott Creek
FairErie County, New York · 4.7 MI E JCT SH33 & El Ck · Structure no. 000000003327040
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,812
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ransom Road over Ellicott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ransom Road over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,812 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,479 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ransom Road over Ellicott Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ransom Road over Ellicott 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ransom Road over Ellicott Creek carry?
About 2,812 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ransom Road over Ellicott Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ransom Road over Ellicott Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.