Lake Avenue over Smokes Creek
GoodErie County, New York · 1 Mile NW of Orchard Park · Structure no. 000000003327560
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,095
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Avenue over Smokes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Avenue over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,095 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,492 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Avenue over Smokes Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Avenue over Smokes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Avenue over Smokes Creek carry?
About 7,095 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lake Avenue over Smokes Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Avenue over Smokes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.