US Bridges

RTE 277 over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.7 MI N JCT Rts 277 +130 · Structure no. 000000001044330

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 277 over Scajaquada Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 277 over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 77 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 21,137 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,236 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 277
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT Rts 277 +130
RouteState Highway 277
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91369, -78.75421
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,137 (2021)
Projected traffic21,236 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 277 over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE 277 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 277 over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 21,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 277 over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 277 over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.