US Bridges

RTE 20 over Slate Bottom Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · .5 MI N JCT US 20 & SH354 · Structure no. 000000001015550

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,749
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Slate Bottom Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 20 over Slate Bottom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 25,749 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,870 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 20
CrossesSlate Bottom Creek
Location.5 MI N JCT US 20 & SH354
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.86664, -78.69688
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,749 (2021)
Projected traffic25,870 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Slate Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over Slate Bottom 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Slate Bottom Creek carry?

About 25,749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Slate Bottom Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Slate Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.