US Bridges

Fisher Road over Black Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 2.5 Miles SW of Ohio · Structure no. 000000003307960

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fisher Road over Black Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesFisher Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location2.5 Miles SW of Ohio
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.29164, -75.00108
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2021)
Projected traffic143 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher Road over Black Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.