US Bridges

Enos RD over Black River

Good

Oneida County, New York · 6.0 MI SE of Forestport · Structure no. 000000003310680

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enos RD over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Enos RD over Black River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesEnos RD
CrossesBlack River
Location6.0 MI SE of Forestport
Coordinates43.41093, -75.09616
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2017)
Projected traffic122 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$877,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Enos RD over Black River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enos RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Enos RD over Black River carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Enos RD over Black River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Enos RD over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.