US Bridges

Towers Blvd. over Trib Slate Btm Ck

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.1 South of Losson RD · Structure no. 000000002268000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,275
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towers Blvd. over Trib Slate Btm Ck is a steel culvert carrying Towers Blvd. over Trib Slate Btm Ck in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,526 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTowers Blvd.
CrossesTrib Slate Btm Ck
Location0.1 South of Losson RD
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.88058, -78.73079
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,275 (2018)
Projected traffic6,526 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Towers Blvd. over Trib Slate Btm Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towers Blvd. over Trib Slate Btm Ck 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 Blvd. over Trib Slate Btm Ck carry?

About 5,275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Towers Blvd. over Trib Slate Btm Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Towers Blvd. over Trib Slate Btm Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.