US Bridges

Cain Road over Br Big Sister Crk

GoodPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 1.8 Miles North of Brant · Structure no. 000000003362340

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cain Road over Br Big Sister Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cain Road over Br Big Sister Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 221 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCain Road
CrossesBr Big Sister Crk
Location1.8 Miles North of Brant
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.61349, -79.01974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2021)
Projected traffic309 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$213,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cain Road over Br Big Sister Crk built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cain Road over Br Big Sister Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cain Road over Br Big Sister Crk carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cain Road over Br Big Sister Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Cain Road over Br Big Sister Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.