US Bridges

Borden Road over Slate Bottom Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1 MI N JCT SH 78 & SH 354 · Structure no. 000000003327210

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,824
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Borden Road over Slate Bottom Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Borden Road over Slate Bottom Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,824 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,430 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBorden Road
CrossesSlate Bottom Crk
Location1 MI N JCT SH 78 & SH 354
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86842, -78.70895
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,824 (2020)
Projected traffic11,430 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Borden Road over Slate Bottom Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Borden 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 April 2024.

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

About 10,824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Borden Road over Slate Bottom Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Borden Road over Slate Bottom Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.