Smith Road over Black Creek
FairErie County, New York · 1.1 MI NW of Swormville · Structure no. 000000003326740
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,141
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smith Road over Black Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,886 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 Smith Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Road over Black 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Smith Road over Black Creek carry?
About 3,141 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Smith Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.