US Bridges

Baker Road over E. Branch Smokes Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.5 Mi. N of Rt 20A & Bak · Structure no. 000000002270390

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,904
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over E. Branch Smokes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Road over E. Branch Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,904 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,593 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBaker Road
CrossesE. Branch Smokes Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N of Rt 20A & Bak
Coordinates42.77805, -78.72674
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,904 (2020)
Projected traffic3,593 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Road over E. Branch Smokes Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Road over E. Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Road over E. Branch Smokes Creek carry?

About 2,904 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baker Road over E. Branch Smokes Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over E. Branch Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.