Lake Avenue over S Branch Smokes Creek
FairErie County, New York · 1 Mile East of Blasdell · Structure no. 000000003327550
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,099
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Avenue over S Branch Smokes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Avenue over S Branch Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,099 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,608 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Avenue over S Branch Smokes Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Avenue over S Branch 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 Lake Avenue over S Branch Smokes Creek carry?
About 9,099 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lake Avenue over S Branch Smokes Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Avenue over S Branch Smokes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.