RTE 20 over Smokes Creek
GoodErie County, New York · JCT Rts 20 + 277 · Structure no. 000000001015510
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,987
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 20 over Smokes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 20 over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 22,987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,095 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 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 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is RTE 20 over Smokes Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 20 over Smokes Creek carry?
About 22,987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 20 over Smokes Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).
Who owns RTE 20 over Smokes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.