US Bridges

Towers Road over Slate Bottom Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.5 MI SW of Depew · Structure no. 000000002260290

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,641
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towers Road over Slate Bottom Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Towers Road over Slate Bottom Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 3,641 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,505 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTowers Road
CrossesSlate Bottom Crk
Location2.5 MI SW of Depew
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87086, -78.73128
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 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 rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,641 (2021)
Projected traffic4,505 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Towers Road over Slate Bottom Crk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towers Road over Slate Bottom Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Towers Road over Slate Bottom Crk carry?

About 3,641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Towers Road over Slate Bottom Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Towers Road over Slate Bottom Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.