FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RANSOM ROAD

Carrying RANSOM ROAD over BR CAYUGA CREEK

2.1 MI W JCT US20 & SH358, Erie, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RANSOM ROAD

The RANSOM ROAD bridge in Erie, New York carries RANSOM ROAD over BR CAYUGA CREEK. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,206 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RANSOM ROAD compares

▲ 15.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of New York bridges
1,082
Bridges in Erie · 45 in Poor condition
RANSOM ROAD 57.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
57.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,206 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003327030

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RANSOM ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RANSOM ROAD against other structures in Erie and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RANSOM ROAD?

RANSOM ROAD in Erie, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RANSOM ROAD inspected?

RANSOM ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,206 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RANSOM ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RANSOM ROAD?

RANSOM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RANSOM ROAD?

RANSOM ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RANSOM ROAD and does age affect safety?

RANSOM ROAD was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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