US Bridges

U.S. Military HWY over Black Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · Inter S Tank Trail & US · Structure no. DAPFORDRU000034

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

U.S. Military HWY over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Military HWY over Black Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesU.S. Military HWY
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationInter S Tank Trail & US
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.06823, -75.57561
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic110 by 2046
Trucks25%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Military HWY over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Military HWY 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 U.S. Military HWY over Black Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Military HWY over Black Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Military HWY over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Army.