US Bridges

RTE 410 over Black River

PoorPosted for load

Lewis County, New York · 0.5 MI NE of Castorland · Structure no. 000000001047940

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
643 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 410 over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 410 over Black River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2041. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesRTE 410
CrossesBlack River
Location0.5 MI NE of Castorland
RouteState Highway 410
Coordinates43.89404, -75.50527
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length643 ft (196 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2016)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 410 over Black River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 410 over Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 410 over Black River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 410 over Black River?

The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 410 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.