US Bridges

RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.9 MI E JCT Rt 198 +I-90 · Structure no. 000000001039940

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,270
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,789 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 198
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location0.9 MI E JCT Rt 198 +I-90
RouteState Highway 198
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93747, -78.88749
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,270 (2017)
Projected traffic3,789 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 198 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 3,270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.