US Bridges

Slate Creek Road over Bennetts Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 5.5 MI S of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000002216640

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slate Creek Road over Bennetts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Slate Creek Road over Bennetts Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSlate Creek Road
CrossesBennetts Creek
Location5.5 MI S of Canisteo
Coordinates42.19038, -77.62398
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2019)
Projected traffic78 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slate Creek Road over Bennetts Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slate Creek Road over Bennetts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Slate Creek Road over Bennetts Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Slate Creek Road over Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Slate Creek Road over Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.