US Bridges

RTE 20A over W Br Smokes Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1 MI E JCT US 20A & SH277 · Structure no. 000000001016080

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,098
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20A over W Br Smokes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 20A over W Br Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 7,098 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,131 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 20A
CrossesW Br Smokes Creek
Location1 MI E JCT US 20A & SH277
RouteU.S. Route 20A
Coordinates42.77105, -78.72459
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,098 (2020)
Projected traffic7,131 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20A over W Br 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 20A over W Br Smokes Creek carry?

About 7,098 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20A over W Br Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.