US Bridges

Berg Road over N Br Smokes Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.8 MI NW of Orchard Park · Structure no. 000000003327520

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,161
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berg Road over N Br Smokes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berg Road over N Br Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 3,161 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,911 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBerg Road
CrossesN Br Smokes Creek
Location2.8 MI NW of Orchard Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.80381, -78.76935
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,161 (2020)
Projected traffic3,911 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$8.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berg Road over N Br Smokes Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berg Road over N 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Berg Road over N Br Smokes Creek carry?

About 3,161 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Berg Road over N Br Smokes Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Berg Road over N Br Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.