US Bridges

RTE 240 over Smokes Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 240 + 20 · Structure no. 000000001042560

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,980
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over Smokes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 240 over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,050 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 240
CrossesSmokes Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 240 + 20
RouteState Highway 240
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79313, -78.75167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,980 (2020)
Projected traffic15,050 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over Smokes Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 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 240 over Smokes Creek carry?

About 14,980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 240 over Smokes Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 240 over Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.