US Bridges

RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek Ped Wa

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT SH 198 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001039970

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,409
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek Ped Wa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek Ped Wa 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 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 2,409 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,791 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 198
CrossesScajaquada Creek Ped Wa
Location1.2 MI E JCT SH 198 & I90
RouteState Highway 198
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93438, -78.87647
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,409 (2017)
Projected traffic2,791 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek Ped Wa built?

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

What condition is RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek Ped Wa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek Ped Wa carry?

About 2,409 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek Ped Wa?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 198 over Scajaquada Creek Ped Wa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.