Versailles Plank R over Big Sister Creek
FairPosted for loadErie County, New York · 2.4 MI NW of N Collins · Structure no. 000000003327390
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,683
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Versailles Plank R over Big Sister Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Versailles Plank R over Big Sister Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 2,683 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,756 by 2037. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Versailles Plank R over Big Sister Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Versailles Plank R over Big Sister Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Versailles Plank R over Big Sister Creek carry?
About 2,683 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Versailles Plank R over Big Sister Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Versailles Plank R over Big Sister Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.