RTE 179 over S Br Smokes Creek
FairErie County, New York · 1.6 MI E of I90 Orchard P · Structure no. 000000003362300
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,824
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 179 over S Br Smokes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 179 over S Br Smokes Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 23,824 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,935 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 179 over S Br Smokes Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 179 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 179 over S Br Smokes Creek carry?
About 23,824 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 179 over S Br Smokes Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns RTE 179 over S Br Smokes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.