Highland Avenue over Smokes Creek
GoodErie County, New York · 0.5 MI SE of Orchard Park · Structure no. 000000002260800
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,099
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Avenue over Smokes Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Highland Avenue over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,539 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highland Avenue over Smokes Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highland Avenue over Smokes Creek 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 Highland Avenue over Smokes Creek carry?
About 1,099 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Highland Avenue over Smokes Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Highland Avenue over Smokes Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.