US Bridges

Abbott Road over S Br Smokes Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.9 MI NW of Orchard Park · Structure no. 000000003327410

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,709
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbott Road over S Br Smokes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Abbott Road over S Br Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,709 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,364 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAbbott Road
CrossesS Br Smokes Creek
Location2.9 MI NW of Orchard Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.79113, -78.79277
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,709 (2018)
Projected traffic12,364 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbott Road over S Br Smokes Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbott Road over S Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Abbott Road over S Br Smokes Creek carry?

About 11,709 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Abbott Road over S Br Smokes Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Abbott Road over S Br Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.