US Bridges

Lincoln Parkway over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.5 MI W JCT Rts 198 384 · Structure no. 000000002260460

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Parkway over Scajaquada Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Parkway over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 125 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 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,453 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLincoln Parkway
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT Rts 198 384
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93365, -78.87426
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2017)
Projected traffic3,453 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Parkway over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Lincoln Parkway 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Parkway over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Parkway over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Parkway over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.