Black Bridge Road over Dover Kill
PoorPosted for loadColumbia County, New York · 0.5 MI NW of Snyderville · Structure no. 000000003222760
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Bridge Road over Dover Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Bridge Road over Dover Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Bridge Road over Dover Kill built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Bridge Road over Dover Kill 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 Black Bridge Road over Dover Kill carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Black Bridge Road over Dover Kill?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Black Bridge Road over Dover Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.