US Bridges

Balmer Road over Twelvemile Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.3 MI SW of Ransomville · Structure no. 000000003328870

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balmer Road over Twelvemile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Balmer Road over Twelvemile Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBalmer Road
CrossesTwelvemile Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of Ransomville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.23141, -78.93316
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2017)
Projected traffic750 by 2037
Trucks9%
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$988,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Balmer Road over Twelvemile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balmer Road over Twelvemile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Balmer Road over Twelvemile Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Balmer Road over Twelvemile Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Balmer Road over Twelvemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.