US Bridges

RTE 266 over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT S.H.266 & S.H.198 · Structure no. 000000002043900

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,785
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 266 over Scajaquada Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 266 over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 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 13,785 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,849 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 266
CrossesScajaquada Creek
LocationJCT S.H.266 & S.H.198
RouteCity Street 266
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92881, -78.89751
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,785 (2018)
Projected traffic13,849 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 266 over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE 266 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 266 over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 13,785 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 266 over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 266 over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.