US Bridges

Duerr Road over Smokes Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.1 Mile South of Thorn a · Structure no. 000000002270640

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,454
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duerr Road over Smokes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Duerr Road over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,454 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,036 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDuerr Road
CrossesSmokes Creek
Location0.1 Mile South of Thorn a
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.76098, -78.75854
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,454 (2017)
Projected traffic2,036 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$408,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duerr Road over Smokes Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duerr Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Duerr Road over Smokes Creek carry?

About 1,454 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Duerr Road over Smokes Creek?

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

Who owns Duerr Road over Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.