US Bridges

Reedville Road over Black Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · Btn Trn Areas 11B & 11C · Structure no. DAPFORDRU000025

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Reedville Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reedville Road over Black Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesReedville Road
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationBtn Trn Areas 11B & 11C
Coordinates44.10056, -75.66755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic55 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$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reedville Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reedville Road over Black Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Reedville Road over Black Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Reedville Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Reedville Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Army.