US Bridges

River Road over Black River

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1.5 MI W Forestport Sta. · Structure no. 000000002205750

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
591
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Black River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 124 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 591 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesBlack River
Location1.5 MI W Forestport Sta.
Coordinates43.44038, -75.20712
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2021)
Projected traffic827 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$734,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Black River built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is River Road over Black River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Black River carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Black River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.