Munger Hill Road over Black Creek
PoorOswego County, New York · 0.1 MI W of RTE 69 · Structure no. 000000002209060
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,504
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Munger Hill Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Munger Hill Road over Black Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1897, so it is 128 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.
It carries about 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Munger Hill Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025.
What condition is Munger Hill Road over Black Creek 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 Munger Hill Road over Black Creek carry?
About 1,504 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Munger Hill Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Munger Hill Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.