US Bridges

RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek

Poor

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI E JCT Rt 198 +I-90 · Structure no. 000000001039959

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,218
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,411 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 198
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location1.3 MI E JCT Rt 198 +I-90
RouteState Highway 198
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93588, -78.8794
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2017)
Projected traffic1,411 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$4.5 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 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 198 over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.