Garden of Eden RD over Black Creek
FairJefferson County, New York · .5 MI SE of Philadelphia · Structure no. 000000003339410
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 187
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garden of Eden RD over Black Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Garden of Eden RD over Black Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 6 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden of Eden RD over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden of Eden RD 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Garden of Eden RD over Black Creek carry?
About 187 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Garden of Eden RD over Black Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Garden of Eden RD over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.