RTE 78 over Scajaquada Creek
FairErie County, New York · .9 MI N JCT SH 78 & SH130 · Structure no. 000000001030240
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 78 over Scajaquada Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 78 over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,710 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 78 over Scajaquada Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 78 over Scajaquada 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 78 over Scajaquada Creek carry?
About 23,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 78 over Scajaquada Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 78 over Scajaquada Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.