RTE 18 over Smith Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, New York · 1.6MI E JCT Rts 18&261 · Structure no. 000000001014810
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,223
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 18 over Smith Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 18 over Smith Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,223 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,418 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 18 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 18 over Smith Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 18 over Smith Creek carry?
About 10,223 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 18 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 18 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.