US Bridges

Milestrip Road over Big Sister Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · .7 Mile SW of N Collins · Structure no. 000000003327430

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,907
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milestrip Road over Big Sister Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Milestrip Road over Big Sister Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,907 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,670 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMilestrip Road
CrossesBig Sister Creek
Location.7 Mile SW of N Collins
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.57388, -78.94566
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,907 (2020)
Projected traffic2,670 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$744,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milestrip Road over Big Sister Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milestrip Road 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Milestrip Road over Big Sister Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Milestrip Road over Big Sister Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.