US Bridges

Burdicks Crossing over Black River

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 0.7 MI SW of Greig · Structure no. 000000003339710

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burdicks Crossing over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burdicks Crossing over Black River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBurdicks Crossing
CrossesBlack River
Location0.7 MI SW of Greig
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.67688, -75.36139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2020)
Projected traffic1,309 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burdicks Crossing over Black River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burdicks Crossing over Black River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Burdicks Crossing over Black River carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Burdicks Crossing over Black River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Burdicks Crossing over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.