US Bridges

Nagel Drive over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.7 MI SW Bufalo Int Arpt · Structure no. 000000002212940

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,669
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nagel Drive over Scajaquada Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nagel Drive over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 73 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 3,669 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,137 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNagel Drive
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location1.7 MI SW Bufalo Int Arpt
Coordinates42.91422, -78.74666
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,669 (2021)
Projected traffic5,137 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nagel Drive over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Nagel Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nagel Drive over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 3,669 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nagel Drive over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Nagel Drive over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.