US Bridges

Whitehaven Road over Big Six Mile Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · .3 MI E JCT CR75&W Rv Pky · Structure no. 000000003370300

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,585
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehaven Road over Big Six Mile Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Whitehaven Road over Big Six Mile Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,961 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitehaven Road
CrossesBig Six Mile Crk
Location.3 MI E JCT CR75&W Rv Pky
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02087, -79.00976
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,585 (2020)
Projected traffic1,961 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$290,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehaven Road over Big Six Mile Crk built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehaven Road over Big Six Mile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehaven Road over Big Six Mile Crk carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Whitehaven Road over Big Six Mile Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Whitehaven Road over Big Six Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.