RTE 5 over Little Sister Crk
PoorErie County, New York · 8.3 MI NE JCT SH 5 & US20 · Structure no. 000000001001370
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,835
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Little Sister Crk is a concrete slab carrying RTE 5 over Little Sister Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Little Sister Crk built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Little Sister Crk 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Little Sister Crk carry?
About 9,835 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Little Sister Crk?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Little Sister Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.