Central Avenue over Scajaquada Creek
FairErie County, New York · .4 MI N of Lancaster Line · Structure no. 000000003326920
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Other
- Other
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Scajaquada Creek is a other other carrying Central Avenue over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 85 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 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 17,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,638 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Avenue over Scajaquada Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Central 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Central Avenue over Scajaquada Creek carry?
About 17,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Scajaquada Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Scajaquada Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.