US Bridges

Forestream Drive over Slate Bottom Crk.

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.5 MI South of Depew · Structure no. 000000002268010

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,262
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forestream Drive over Slate Bottom Crk. is a steel culvert carrying Forestream Drive over Slate Bottom Crk. in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 37 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 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 2,262 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,167 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesForestream Drive
CrossesSlate Bottom Crk.
Location2.5 MI South of Depew
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86634, -78.6961
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,262 (2021)
Projected traffic3,167 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$643,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forestream Drive over Slate Bottom Crk. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Forestream Drive 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Forestream Drive over Slate Bottom Crk. carry?

About 2,262 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Forestream Drive over Slate Bottom Crk.?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Forestream Drive over Slate Bottom Crk.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.