US Bridges

Roberts RD over Little Black Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 3 MI E of Bardwell Mill · Structure no. 000000002205940

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts RD over Little Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roberts RD over Little Black Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 98 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2037. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRoberts RD
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location3 MI E of Bardwell Mill
Coordinates43.38947, -75.11301
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2017)
Projected traffic146 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$676,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roberts RD over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Roberts RD over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Roberts RD over Little Black Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Roberts RD over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts RD over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.