US Bridges

Dick Road over Scajaquada Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 2 MI SW JCT I90 & SH 33 · Structure no. 000000003327160

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,302
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dick Road over Scajaquada Creek is a concrete frame carrying Dick Road over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 20,302 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,438 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDick Road
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location2 MI SW JCT I90 & SH 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.91328, -78.73346
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,302 (2020)
Projected traffic21,438 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dick Road over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Dick 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dick Road over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 20,302 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dick Road over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Dick Road over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.