US Bridges

RTE I90 over Galleria Drive Scajaqua

Poor

Erie County, New York · 2.2 MI N JCT I90 <rte 130 · Structure no. 000000005512029

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126,187
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Galleria Drive Scajaqua is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Galleria Drive Scajaqua in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 126,187 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,417 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesGalleria Drive Scajaqua
Location2.2 MI N JCT I90 <rte 130
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.91481, -78.7663
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,187 (2018)
Projected traffic141,417 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$21.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Galleria Drive Scajaqua built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is RTE I90 over Galleria Drive Scajaqua in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Galleria Drive Scajaqua carry?

About 126,187 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Galleria Drive Scajaqua?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Galleria Drive Scajaqua?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.