US Bridges

George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1 Mile N JCT US20 & SH78 · Structure no. 000000003362760

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,839
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 3,839 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,053 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGeorge Urban Blvd
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location1 Mile N JCT US20 & SH78
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.91472, -78.70249
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,839 (2020)
Projected traffic4,053 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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 August 2024.

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

About 3,839 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns George Urban Blvd over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.