US Bridges

Armor Duells Cors over Br Smoke Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.3 MI SW of Orchard Park · Structure no. 000000003358240

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,152
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armor Duells Cors over Br Smoke Creek is a steel culvert carrying Armor Duells Cors over Br Smoke Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,152 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,552 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesArmor Duells Cors
CrossesBr Smoke Creek
Location2.3 MI SW of Orchard Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.74875, -78.76999
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,152 (2020)
Projected traffic7,552 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$516,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armor Duells Cors over Br Smoke Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armor Duells Cors over Br Smoke 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Armor Duells Cors over Br Smoke Creek carry?

About 7,152 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Armor Duells Cors over Br Smoke Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Armor Duells Cors over Br Smoke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.