US Bridges

Spillman Avenue over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · South of E. Delavan Avenu · Structure no. 000000005525370

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Spillman Avenue over Scajaquada Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spillman Avenue over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSpillman Avenue
CrossesScajaquada Creek
LocationSouth of E. Delavan Avenu
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.9213, -78.85494
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spillman Avenue over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spillman Avenue 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Spillman Avenue over Scajaquada Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Spillman Avenue over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Spillman Avenue over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.