US Bridges

Scotland Road over Ledge Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI N of N Quad Akron · Structure no. 000000003326510

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
757
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotland Road over Ledge Creek is a concrete frame carrying Scotland Road over Ledge Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 757 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesScotland Road
CrossesLedge Creek
Location1.3 MI N of N Quad Akron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.04573, -78.47526
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2020)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$972,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotland Road over Ledge Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotland Road over Ledge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Scotland Road over Ledge Creek carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Scotland Road over Ledge Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Scotland Road over Ledge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.