US Bridges

Kirkville Road over Black Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 7.3 MI NW of Chittenango · Structure no. 000000003309160

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,374
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkville Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kirkville Road over Black Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,374 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKirkville Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location7.3 MI NW of Chittenango
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13169, -75.95017
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,374 (2020)
Projected traffic1,924 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$457,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkville Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkville Road over Black Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkville Road over Black Creek carry?

About 1,374 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kirkville Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkville Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.