US Bridges

Ledyard Avenue over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .9 MI NW of Depew · Structure no. 000000002260310

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,736
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ledyard Avenue over Scajaquada Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ledyard Avenue over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,736 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLedyard Avenue
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location.9 MI NW of Depew
Coordinates42.91429, -78.70937
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,736 (2021)
Projected traffic2,430 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$627,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ledyard Avenue over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ledyard 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ledyard Avenue over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 1,736 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ledyard Avenue over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ledyard Avenue over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.