US Bridges

Lake Shore Road over Little Sister Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of Evans Center · Structure no. 000000003327500

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,242
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Road over Little Sister Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore Road over Little Sister Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 1,242 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Road
CrossesLittle Sister Crk
Location1.3 MI NW of Evans Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66718, -79.05743
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,242 (2020)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Road over Little Sister Crk built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore Road over Little Sister Crk 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 Lake Shore Road over Little Sister Crk carry?

About 1,242 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Road over Little Sister Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Road over Little Sister Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.