US Bridges

RTE 219 over Smokes Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.4 MI S JCT RTE 219 +I90 · Structure no. 000000001062981

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,205
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Smokes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 30,205 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,001 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 219
CrossesSmokes Creek
Location0.4 MI S JCT RTE 219 +I90
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates42.82367, -78.79141
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,205 (2020)
Projected traffic35,001 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Smokes Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Smokes Creek carry?

About 30,205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Smokes Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.