US Bridges

Slater Road over Lawrence Brook

PoorClosed to traffic

Franklin County, New York · 1.7 MI NW of Moira · Structure no. 000000003337240

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slater Road over Lawrence Brook is a steel culvert carrying Slater Road over Lawrence Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSlater Road
CrossesLawrence Brook
Location1.7 MI NW of Moira
Coordinates44.83253, -74.58576
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2014)
Projected traffic111 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$236,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slater Road over Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slater Road over Lawrence Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Slater Road over Lawrence Brook carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Slater Road over Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Slater Road over Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.