US Bridges

198 WB Off Ramp over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT.RTS.198 & I-190 · Structure no. 00000000103989E

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
361 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,478
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

198 WB Off Ramp over Scajaquada Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 198 WB Off Ramp over Scajaquada Creek 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 1,478 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,712 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries198 WB Off Ramp
CrossesScajaquada Creek
LocationJCT.RTS.198 & I-190
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92921, -78.89672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,478 (2017)
Projected traffic1,712 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 198 WB Off Ramp over Scajaquada Creek built?

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

What condition is 198 WB Off Ramp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 198 WB Off Ramp over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 1,478 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 198 WB Off Ramp over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 198 WB Off Ramp over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.