RTE 971H over Black River
PoorClosed to trafficJefferson County, New York · Located in Brownville · Structure no. 000000003338900
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 185 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,232
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 971H over Black River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 971H over Black River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 71 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 6,232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,570 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 971H over Black River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is RTE 971H over Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 971H over Black River carry?
About 6,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 971H over Black River?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 971H over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.