Blake Road over Florence Creek
PoorPosted for loadOneida County, New York · 4.25 Miles N of Taberg · Structure no. 000000002205310
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blake Road over Florence Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blake Road over Florence Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 4 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 load restriction.
It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blake Road over Florence Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Blake Road over Florence Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Blake Road over Florence Creek carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Blake Road over Florence Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Blake Road over Florence Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.