US Bridges

RTE 219 over S Br Smokes Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.1 MI N JCT Rts 219 +20A · Structure no. 000000001063010

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,496
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over S Br Smokes Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 219 over S Br 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 4,496 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,209 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 219
CrossesS Br Smokes Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT Rts 219 +20A
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates42.7644, -78.76396
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,496 (2021)
Projected traffic5,209 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$371,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over S Br Smokes Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 219 over S 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over S Br Smokes Creek carry?

About 4,496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over S Br Smokes Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns RTE 219 over S Br Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.