US Bridges

Americo Court over Slate Bottom Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.8 Mi. S. of US20 in Vil · Structure no. 000000002270410

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Americo Court over Slate Bottom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Americo Court over Slate Bottom Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 568 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAmerico Court
CrossesSlate Bottom Creek
Location0.8 Mi. S. of US20 in Vil
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87067, -78.67573
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 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2020)
Projected traffic568 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$342,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Americo Court over Slate Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Americo Court over Slate Bottom 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Americo Court over Slate Bottom Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Americo Court over Slate Bottom Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Americo Court over Slate Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.