US Bridges

Stormy Hill Road over Black Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · .3 Mile North of Grant · Structure no. 000000003308040

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stormy Hill Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stormy Hill Road over Black Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStormy Hill Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location.3 Mile North of Grant
Coordinates43.31808, -75.06104
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$975,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stormy Hill Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stormy Hill Road over Black Creek 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 January 2024.

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

About 253 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Stormy Hill Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stormy Hill Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.