Forest Drive over Branch Smokes Crk
GoodErie County, New York · Orchard Park East · Structure no. 000000002213410
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 896
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Drive over Branch Smokes Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Drive over Branch Smokes Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 896 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Drive over Branch Smokes Crk built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Drive over Branch Smokes Crk 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Forest Drive over Branch Smokes Crk carry?
About 896 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Forest Drive over Branch Smokes Crk?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Drive over Branch Smokes Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.