US Bridges

George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI S JCT I90 & SH 33 · Structure no. 000000003327150

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,188
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek is a steel culvert carrying George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 95 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 7,188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGeorge Urban Blvd
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location1.5 MI S JCT I90 & SH 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.91889, -78.76946
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,188 (2021)
Projected traffic7,590 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is George Urban Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 7,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.