US Bridges

RTE 198 over West Avenue Scajaquada

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT.RTS.198 & I-190 · Structure no. 000000001039899

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,682 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
29,169
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 198 over West Avenue Scajaquada is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 198 over West Avenue Scajaquada in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 62 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 5 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 29,169 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,801 by 2041. The structure is 1,682 ft (512.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 198
CrossesWest Avenue Scajaquada
LocationJCT.RTS.198 & I-190
RouteState Highway 198
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92999, -78.89547
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,682 ft (512.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,169 (2018)
Projected traffic33,801 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$61.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 198 over West Avenue Scajaquada built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RTE 198 over West Avenue Scajaquada 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 198 over West Avenue Scajaquada carry?

About 29,169 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 198 over West Avenue Scajaquada?

The structure is 1,682 ft (512.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 198 over West Avenue Scajaquada?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.