US Bridges

RTE 20A over S Br Smokes Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .2 MI SW JCT US20A &US219 · Structure no. 000000001016060

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,716
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20A over S Br Smokes Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 20A over S Br Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 77 years old, older 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 11,716 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,771 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20A
CrossesS Br Smokes Creek
Location.2 MI SW JCT US20A &US219
RouteU.S. Route 20A
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76342, -78.76177
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,716 (2021)
Projected traffic11,771 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20A over S Br Smokes Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is RTE 20A over S Br 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20A over S Br Smokes Creek carry?

About 11,716 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20A over S Br Smokes Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20A over S Br Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.