US Bridges

Ransomville Road over Twelvemile Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.4 MI N of Ransomville · Structure no. 000000003329480

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,106
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ransomville Road over Twelvemile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ransomville Road over Twelvemile Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 92 years old, older 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 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRansomville Road
CrossesTwelvemile Creek
Location1.4 MI N of Ransomville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25934, -78.90951
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,106 (2020)
Projected traffic1,117 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$998,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ransomville Road over Twelvemile Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ransomville 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ransomville Road over Twelvemile Creek carry?

About 1,106 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ransomville Road over Twelvemile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ransomville Road over Twelvemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.