US Bridges

Mcnaughton Avenue over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI SW JCT I90 & RTE33 · Structure no. 000000002212950

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,211
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcnaughton Avenue over Scajaquada Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcnaughton Avenue over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMcnaughton Avenue
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location1.1 MI SW JCT I90 & RTE33
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91709, -78.77126
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2017)
Projected traffic1,695 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcnaughton Avenue over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcnaughton Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mcnaughton Avenue over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcnaughton Avenue over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mcnaughton Avenue over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.