US Bridges

Farr Road over Black River

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 2 MI N of North Wilmurt · Structure no. 000000002204750

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr Road over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farr Road over Black River in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 130 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFarr Road
CrossesBlack River
Location2 MI N of North Wilmurt
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.47798, -75.00943
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic14 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$435,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farr Road over Black River built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Farr Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Farr Road over Black River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Farr Road over Black River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Farr Road over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.