US Bridges

Lake Shore Road over Big Sister Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.4 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH323 · Structure no. 000000003327450

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
702
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Road over Big Sister Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore Road over Big Sister Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 702 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Road
CrossesBig Sister Creek
Location1.4 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH323
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65779, -79.05926
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic702 (2019)
Projected traffic868 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Road over Big Sister Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Road over Big Sister Creek carry?

About 702 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Road over Big Sister Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Road over Big Sister Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.