US Bridges

Halley Road over Big Sister Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1 MI SW of North Collins · Structure no. 000000002212890

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halley Road over Big Sister Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Halley Road over Big Sister Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 years old, older 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHalley Road
CrossesBig Sister Creek
Location1 MI SW of North Collins
Coordinates42.58446, -78.95302
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2019)
Projected traffic316 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halley Road over Big Sister Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Halley Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Halley Road over Big Sister Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Halley Road over Big Sister Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Halley Road over Big Sister Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.