Henning Drive over Branch Smokes Crk
PoorErie County, New York · 0.8 Mi. E of Orchard Park · Structure no. 000000002213400
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henning Drive over Branch Smokes Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Henning Drive over Branch Smokes Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Henning Drive over Branch Smokes Crk built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Henning Drive over Branch Smokes Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Henning Drive over Branch Smokes Crk carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Henning Drive over Branch Smokes Crk?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Henning Drive over Branch Smokes Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.