US Bridges

Mile Strip Road over Smokes Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI N of Orchard Park · Structure no. 000000003328060

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,197
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile Strip Road over Smokes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mile Strip Road over Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,197 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,192 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMile Strip Road
CrossesSmokes Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Orchard Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78906, -78.7401
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,197 (2017)
Projected traffic5,192 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$653,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile Strip Road over Smokes Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile Strip Road over 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 Mile Strip Road over Smokes Creek carry?

About 4,197 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mile Strip Road over Smokes Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mile Strip Road over Smokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.