Elizabeth Wadhams over Black River
FairEssex County, New York · 4 MI NE of Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000003302510
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 412
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elizabeth Wadhams over Black River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elizabeth Wadhams over Black River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 87 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 412 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elizabeth Wadhams over Black River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Elizabeth Wadhams over Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Elizabeth Wadhams over Black River carry?
About 412 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elizabeth Wadhams over Black River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Elizabeth Wadhams over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.