US Bridges

Peters Road over Slader Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 3 MI SW of Canaseraga · Structure no. 000000002214380

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Road over Slader Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peters Road over Slader Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPeters Road
CrossesSlader Creek
Location3 MI SW of Canaseraga
Coordinates42.42835, -77.80555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2020)
Projected traffic69 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Road over Slader Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Peters Road over Slader Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Peters Road over Slader Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Peters Road over Slader Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Road over Slader Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.