US Bridges

RTE I90 over S Br Smoke Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI SE Exit 55 on I-90 · Structure no. 000000005511750

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,691
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over S Br Smoke Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over S Br Smoke Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 41,691 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,723 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesS Br Smoke Creek
Location1.1 MI SE Exit 55 on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8058, -78.81026
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,691 (2017)
Projected traffic46,723 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over S Br Smoke Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over S Br Smoke 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over S Br Smoke Creek carry?

About 41,691 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over S Br Smoke Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over S Br Smoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.