US Bridges

RTE 283 over S.Br. Black River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · In Watertown · Structure no. 000000002220250

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,604
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 283 over S.Br. Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 283 over S.Br. Black River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,604 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,237 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 283
CrossesS.Br. Black River
LocationIn Watertown
RouteCity Street 283
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.9782, -75.89827
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,604 (2020)
Projected traffic9,237 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 283 over S.Br. Black River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 283 over S.Br. Black River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 283 over S.Br. Black River carry?

About 7,604 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 283 over S.Br. Black River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 283 over S.Br. Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.