US Bridges

CR 42 over West Br Black CR

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 3.0 MI NE of Carthage. · Structure no. 000000003366600

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over West Br Black CR is a steel culvert carrying CR 42 over West Br Black CR in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 42
CrossesWest Br Black CR
Location3.0 MI NE of Carthage.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.0145, -75.56009
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2017)
Projected traffic829 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$198,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42 over West Br Black CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42 over West Br Black CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 42 over West Br Black CR carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over West Br Black CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns CR 42 over West Br Black CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.