US Bridges

Jewett Holmwood Ro over North Branch Smokes Cree

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.6 MI SE of Orchard Park · Structure no. 000000003328080

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,898
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewett Holmwood Ro over North Branch Smokes Cree is a concrete culvert carrying Jewett Holmwood Ro over North Branch Smokes Cree in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,898 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,340 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJewett Holmwood Ro
CrossesNorth Branch Smokes Cree
Location1.6 MI SE of Orchard Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.75126, -78.71902
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,898 (2021)
Projected traffic8,340 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$742,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jewett Holmwood Ro over North Branch Smokes Cree built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewett Holmwood Ro over North Branch Smokes Cree 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jewett Holmwood Ro over North Branch Smokes Cree carry?

About 7,898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jewett Holmwood Ro over North Branch Smokes Cree?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Jewett Holmwood Ro over North Branch Smokes Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.