US Bridges

RTE I190 over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rts I190 < 198 · Structure no. 000000005512619

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
687 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,713
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Scajaquada Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 65,713 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,644 by 2041. The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesScajaquada Creek
LocationJCT Rts I190 < 198
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92894, -78.89874
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+47 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length687 ft (209.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,713 (2019)
Projected traffic73,644 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$33.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I190 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 65,713 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.