US Bridges

East Main Street over Black River

Good

Lewis County, New York · Main Street-Port Leyden · Structure no. 000000003339670

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,838
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main Street over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Main Street over Black River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,838 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,573 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEast Main Street
CrossesBlack River
LocationMain Street-Port Leyden
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.58276, -75.34031
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,838 (2020)
Projected traffic2,573 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Main Street over Black River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main Street over Black River 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 2023.

How much traffic does East Main Street over Black River carry?

About 1,838 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Main Street over Black River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East Main Street over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.