US Bridges

RTE 957C over Big Sixmile Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.5 MI N Whitehaven RD · Structure no. 000000001068379

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 957C over Big Sixmile Creek is a concrete continuous other carrying RTE 957C over Big Sixmile Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 957C
CrossesBig Sixmile Creek
Location0.5 MI N Whitehaven RD
RouteState Highway 957C
Coordinates43.02641, -79.01177
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2019)
Projected traffic848 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 957C over Big Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 957C over Big Sixmile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 957C over Big Sixmile Creek carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 957C over Big Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 957C over Big Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.