US Bridges

RTE 33B over 90IX RTE I90 Scajaquad

Poor

Erie County, New York · JCT Genesee ST + I-90 · Structure no. 000000001023160

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,682
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 33B over 90IX RTE I90 Scajaquad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33B over 90IX RTE I90 Scajaquad in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 13,682 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,448 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 33B
Crosses90IX RTE I90 Scajaquad
LocationJCT Genesee ST + I-90
RouteState Highway 33B
Coordinates42.92487, -78.76636
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,682 (2019)
Projected traffic14,448 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33B over 90IX RTE I90 Scajaquad built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 33B over 90IX RTE I90 Scajaquad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33B over 90IX RTE I90 Scajaquad carry?

About 13,682 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33B over 90IX RTE I90 Scajaquad?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33B over 90IX RTE I90 Scajaquad?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.