US Bridges

Pine Ridge Road over Scajaquada Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · .5 MI S JCT Gen ST &CR107 · Structure no. 000000003326960

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Ridge Road over Scajaquada Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pine Ridge Road over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 6,225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,573 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Ridge Road
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location.5 MI S JCT Gen ST &CR107
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.91153, -78.79631
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
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,225 (2021)
Projected traffic6,573 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Ridge Road over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Ridge Road 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 Pine Ridge Road over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 6,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pine Ridge Road over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Ridge Road over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.