US Bridges

Eden-Evans Ctr RD over Big Sister Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .8 Mile North of Angola · Structure no. 000000003362250

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,097
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eden-Evans Ctr RD over Big Sister Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eden-Evans Ctr RD over Big Sister Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 50 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 3,097 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,831 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEden-Evans Ctr RD
CrossesBig Sister Creek
Location.8 Mile North of Angola
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.65127, -79.02841
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,097 (2021)
Projected traffic3,831 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eden-Evans Ctr RD over Big Sister Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Eden-Evans Ctr RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Eden-Evans Ctr RD over Big Sister Creek carry?

About 3,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eden-Evans Ctr RD over Big Sister Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Eden-Evans Ctr RD over Big Sister Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.