US Bridges

Black Creek Road over Black Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 1.4 Miles SE of Grey · Structure no. 000000003307900

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Creek Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black Creek Road over Black Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlack Creek Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.4 Miles SE of Grey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.25339, -74.92871
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2021)
Projected traffic106 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$875,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Creek Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Creek Road over Black Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Black Creek Road over Black Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Black Creek Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Black Creek Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.