Electric Avenue over Smokes Creek
PoorErie County, New York · Center of Lackawanna · Structure no. 000000002260330
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,835
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Electric Avenue over Smokes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Electric Avenue over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,835 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,369 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Electric Avenue over Smokes Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Electric Avenue over Smokes Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Electric Avenue over Smokes Creek carry?
About 3,835 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Electric Avenue over Smokes Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Electric Avenue over Smokes Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.