US Bridges

CR 4 over Black Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · .1 Mile South of Gray · Structure no. 000000003307910

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 over Black Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 4 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 4
CrossesBlack Creek
Location.1 Mile South of Gray
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26382, -74.94655
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2019)
Projected traffic136 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$978,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4 over Black Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 4 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4 over Black Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 4 over Black Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.