US Bridges

Slusser Road over Tonawanda Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 0.3 MI N East Pembroke · Structure no. 000000003368170

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slusser Road over Tonawanda Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Slusser Road over Tonawanda Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSlusser Road
CrossesTonawanda Creek
Location0.3 MI N East Pembroke
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99948, -78.3102
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2020)
Projected traffic473 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slusser Road over Tonawanda Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slusser Road over Tonawanda 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Slusser Road over Tonawanda Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Slusser Road over Tonawanda Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Slusser Road over Tonawanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.