Wood Street over Smokes Creek
FairErie County, New York · Center of Lackawanna · Structure no. 000000002260360
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 263
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wood Street over Smokes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Street over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 39 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Wood Street over Smokes Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wood Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Wood Street over Smokes Creek carry?
About 263 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wood Street 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 39 ft wide.
Who owns Wood Street over Smokes Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.