US Bridges

Versailles Plank over Trb Big Sister Ck

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 2.9 Miles East of Angola · Structure no. 000000003327400

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,683
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Versailles Plank over Trb Big Sister Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Versailles Plank over Trb Big Sister Ck in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVersailles Plank
CrossesTrb Big Sister Ck
Location2.9 Miles East of Angola
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.63978, -78.97037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,683 (2017)
Projected traffic3,756 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$794,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Versailles Plank over Trb Big Sister Ck built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Versailles Plank over Trb Big Sister Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Versailles Plank over Trb Big Sister Ck carry?

About 2,683 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Versailles Plank over Trb Big Sister Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Versailles Plank over Trb Big Sister Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.