US Bridges

California Road over S Br Smokes Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.7 MI W of Orchard Park · Structure no. 000000003327720

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,979
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Road over S Br Smokes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying California Road over S Br Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 years old, older 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 4,979 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia Road
CrossesS Br Smokes Creek
Location1.7 MI W of Orchard Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7698, -78.77762
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,979 (2019)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was California Road over S Br Smokes Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is California Road over S 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does California Road over S Br Smokes Creek carry?

About 4,979 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is California Road over S Br Smokes Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns California Road over S Br Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.