River Road over Black River
GoodOneida County, New York · 1.5 MI W Forestport Sta. · Structure no. 000000002205760
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Black River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.