US Bridges

RTE 384 over Scajaquada Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.6 KM S JCT Rts 384 $198 · Structure no. 000000002047241

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,039
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 384 over Scajaquada Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE 384 over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,039 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,091 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 384
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location0.6 KM S JCT Rts 384 $198
RouteCity Street 384
Coordinates42.92935, -78.86593
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,039 (2019)
Projected traffic11,091 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 384 over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 384 over Scajaquada Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 384 over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 11,039 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 384 over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 384 over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.