US Bridges

Slate Creek Road over Trib Slate Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 5.0 Mi. NW of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000002217050

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slate Creek Road over Trib Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Slate Creek Road over Trib Slate Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSlate Creek Road
CrossesTrib Slate Creek
Location5.0 Mi. NW of Greenwood
Coordinates42.1932, -77.68787
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$916,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slate Creek Road over Trib Slate Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slate Creek Road over Trib Slate 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 July 2024.

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

About 47 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Slate Creek Road over Trib Slate Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Slate Creek Road over Trib Slate Creek?

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