Black Creek Road over Erie Canal Cut
PoorPosted for loadOnondaga County, New York · 3.4 MI W JCT 11 + Barge C · Structure no. 000000004433030
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 257 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 227
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Creek Road over Erie Canal Cut is a steel truss - thru carrying Black Creek Road over Erie Canal Cut in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 117 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 227 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Black Creek Road over Erie Canal Cut built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Black Creek Road over Erie Canal Cut in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Black Creek Road over Erie Canal Cut carry?
About 227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Black Creek Road over Erie Canal Cut?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Black Creek Road over Erie Canal Cut?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.