RTE 5 over Big Sister Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 5.2 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 249 · Structure no. 000000001001360
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,835
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Big Sister Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 5 over Big Sister Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 97 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,835 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,881 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Big Sister Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is RTE 5 over Big Sister Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Big Sister Creek carry?
About 9,835 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Big Sister Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Big Sister Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.