SLAYTON SETTMT RD
Carrying SLAYTON SETTMT RD over ERIE CANAL, SOUTH TRAIL,
4 MI W JCT SH271 & CANAL, Niagara, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SLAYTON SETTMT RD
The SLAYTON SETTMT RD bridge in Niagara, New York carries SLAYTON SETTMT RD over ERIE CANAL, SOUTH TRAIL,. It was built in 1911, making it 115 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 58.5 meters (192 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 673 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SLAYTON SETTMT RD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1911
- Last Reconstructed
- 1993
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 58.5 m (192 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 673 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000004454060
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
SLAYTON SETTMT RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SLAYTON SETTMT RD against other structures in Niagara and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SLAYTON SETTMT RD?
SLAYTON SETTMT RD in Niagara, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SLAYTON SETTMT RD inspected?
SLAYTON SETTMT RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 673 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SLAYTON SETTMT RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SLAYTON SETTMT RD?
SLAYTON SETTMT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SLAYTON SETTMT RD?
SLAYTON SETTMT RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SLAYTON SETTMT RD and does age affect safety?
SLAYTON SETTMT RD was built in 1911, making it 115 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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