US Bridges

Hawkinsville Road over Black River

Good

Oneida County, New York · 3 MI East of Boonville · Structure no. 000000003310460

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,374
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkinsville Road over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkinsville Road over Black River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 75 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,374 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,433 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesHawkinsville Road
CrossesBlack River
Location3 MI East of Boonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.49435, -75.27554
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,374 (2020)
Projected traffic1,433 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkinsville Road over Black River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Hawkinsville 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hawkinsville Road over Black River carry?

About 1,374 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hawkinsville Road over Black River?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkinsville Road over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.