US Bridges

Galleria Drive over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.5MI Neof Walden Ave · Structure no. 000000002268190

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,118
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galleria Drive over Scajaquada Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galleria Drive over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,516 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGalleria Drive
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location0.5MI Neof Walden Ave
Coordinates42.91415, -78.76801
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,118 (2020)
Projected traffic7,516 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galleria Drive over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galleria 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 Galleria Drive over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 7,118 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Galleria Drive over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Galleria Drive over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.