RTE 20 over Smokes Creek
FairErie County, New York · 0.7 MI W JCT Rts 20 & 219 · Structure no. 000000001015490
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,097
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 20 over Smokes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 20 over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 46 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 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 18,097 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,182 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 20 over Smokes Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is RTE 20 over Smokes 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 20 over Smokes Creek carry?
About 18,097 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 20 over Smokes Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 20 over Smokes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.