RTE 3 over Black River Power Canal
GoodJefferson County, New York · 0.7 MI NE Int Rts 12 & 3 · Structure no. 000000002220280
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 575 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,027
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over Black River Power Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 3 over Black River Power Canal in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,027 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,060 by 2041. The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over Black River Power Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 3 over Black River Power Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 3 over Black River Power Canal carry?
About 7,027 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over Black River Power Canal?
The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over Black River Power Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.