RTE 249 over Big Sister Creek
GoodErie County, New York · 0.7 MI W JCT Rts 249 & 62 · Structure no. 000000001061130
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,291
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 249 over Big Sister Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 249 over Big Sister Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 249 over Big Sister Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 249 over Big Sister Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 249 over Big Sister Creek carry?
About 1,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 249 over Big Sister Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 249 over Big Sister Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.