US Bridges

Moose River RD over Black River

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2.5 MI NE Booneville · Structure no. 000000002205460

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,044
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moose River RD over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moose River RD over Black River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,044 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,462 by 2037. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMoose River RD
CrossesBlack River
Location2.5 MI NE Booneville
Coordinates43.51153, -75.30655
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,044 (2017)
Projected traffic1,462 by 2037
Trucks7%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moose River RD over Black River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moose River RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Moose River RD over Black River carry?

About 1,044 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Moose River RD over Black River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moose River RD over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.