US Bridges

Enchanted Forest over S Br Slate Bot Ck

Poor

Erie County, New York · 0.1 MI So. Forestream Dr. · Structure no. 000000002268140

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
69 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enchanted Forest over S Br Slate Bot Ck is a steel culvert carrying Enchanted Forest over S Br Slate Bot Ck in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEnchanted Forest
CrossesS Br Slate Bot Ck
Location0.1 MI So. Forestream Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.86507, -78.69281
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2017)
Projected traffic459 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Enchanted Forest over S Br Slate Bot Ck built?

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

What condition is Enchanted Forest over S Br Slate Bot Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Enchanted Forest over S Br Slate Bot Ck carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Enchanted Forest over S Br Slate Bot Ck?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Enchanted Forest over S Br Slate Bot Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.