US Bridges

RTE 33 over Scajaquada Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · On Nys Route 33 Adjacent · Structure no. 000000005525420

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96,542
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Scajaquada Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 33 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.

It carries about 96,542 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,872 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 33
CrossesScajaquada Creek
LocationOn Nys Route 33 Adjacent
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates42.91829, -78.84343
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,542 (2021)
Projected traffic111,872 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Scajaquada Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 33 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 RTE 33 over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 96,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.