US Bridges

Poppleton Road over Black Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 3 MI NW State Bridge · Structure no. 000000003310990

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,046
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poppleton Road over Black Creek is a concrete frame carrying Poppleton Road over Black Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPoppleton Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location3 MI NW State Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.17498, -75.72224
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2017)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$611,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poppleton Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poppleton Road over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Poppleton Road over Black Creek carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poppleton Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Poppleton Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.