Kirby Avenue over Smokes Creek
FairErie County, New York · Center of Lackawanna · Structure no. 000000002260340
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirby Avenue over Smokes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kirby Avenue over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kirby Avenue over Smokes Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kirby Avenue over Smokes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Kirby Avenue over Smokes Creek carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kirby Avenue over Smokes Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Kirby Avenue over Smokes Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.