US Bridges

Abbott Road over Smokes Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .2 MI S JCT CR 4 & CR 137 · Structure no. 000000003327420

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,798
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbott Road over Smokes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abbott Road over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 13,798 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,570 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAbbott Road
CrossesSmokes Creek
Location.2 MI S JCT CR 4 & CR 137
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.82253, -78.80247
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,798 (2020)
Projected traffic14,570 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbott Road over Smokes Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbott Road over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Abbott Road over Smokes Creek carry?

About 13,798 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Abbott Road over Smokes Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Abbott Road over Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.