US Bridges

Meigsville Road over Black River

Good

Essex County, New York · 3 MI SE of Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000003301630

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meigsville Road over Black River is a concrete culvert carrying Meigsville Road over Black River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeigsville Road
CrossesBlack River
Location3 MI SE of Elizabethtown
Coordinates44.18856, -73.53214
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$377,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meigsville Road over Black River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meigsville Road over Black River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Meigsville Road over Black River carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meigsville Road over Black River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Meigsville Road over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.