US Bridges

Antwerp RD over Black Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · Btn Trn Area 5B & 5C · Structure no. DAPFORDRU000022

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Antwerp RD over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying Antwerp RD over Black Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAntwerp RD
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationBtn Trn Area 5B & 5C
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.10152, -75.6875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating102.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antwerp RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antwerp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Antwerp RD over Black Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Antwerp RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Antwerp RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Army.