US Bridges

Fisher Road over Smokes Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · .9 MI SE JCT I90&RIDGE RD · Structure no. 000000003327690

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,941
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Road over Smokes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fisher Road over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,941 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,876 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFisher Road
CrossesSmokes Creek
Location.9 MI SE JCT I90&RIDGE RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.81868, -78.78093
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,941 (2021)
Projected traffic4,876 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Road over Smokes Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher Road over Smokes Creek carry?

About 3,941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Road over Smokes Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Road over Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.