Laura Street over Black River
FairLewis County, New York · 0.36 M E of State RTE 12 · Structure no. 000000003339730
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 505 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,710
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laura Street over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laura Street 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 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,394 by 2041. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laura Street over Black River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laura Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Laura Street over Black River carry?
About 1,710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Laura Street over Black River?
The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Laura Street over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.