US Bridges

RTE 277 over Slate Bottm Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.8 MI N JCT SH277 &SH354 · Structure no. 000000001044270

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,239
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 277 over Slate Bottm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 277 over Slate Bottm Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 22,239 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,343 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 277
CrossesSlate Bottm Creek
Location1.8 MI N JCT SH277 &SH354
RouteState Highway 277
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87776, -78.75319
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,239 (2021)
Projected traffic22,343 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 277 over Slate Bottm Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 277 over Slate Bottm 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 277 over Slate Bottm Creek carry?

About 22,239 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 277 over Slate Bottm Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 277 over Slate Bottm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.