US Bridges

Greiner Road over Ransom Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .6 Mile NW of Clarence · Structure no. 000000003367020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,273
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greiner Road over Ransom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Greiner Road over Ransom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,273 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,456 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGreiner Road
CrossesRansom Creek
Location.6 Mile NW of Clarence
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98788, -78.59369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,273 (2020)
Projected traffic3,456 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$462,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greiner Road over Ransom Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greiner 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Greiner Road over Ransom Creek carry?

About 3,273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greiner Road over Ransom Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Greiner Road over Ransom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.