US Bridges

Lorraine Lane over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI SW JCT I90 & RTE33 · Structure no. 000000002260280

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
704
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lorraine Lane over Scajaquada Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lorraine Lane over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 704 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLorraine Lane
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location1.2 MI SW JCT I90 & RTE33
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91735, -78.77517
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2021)
Projected traffic986 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lorraine Lane over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Lorraine Lane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lorraine Lane over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lorraine Lane over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lorraine Lane over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.