US Bridges

Black Creek Road over Black Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 4.0 MI E of Minetto · Structure no. 000000003209340

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Creek Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Creek Road over Black Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBlack Creek Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location4.0 MI E of Minetto
Coordinates43.40608, -76.40755
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2018)
Projected traffic337 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$613,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Creek Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Black Creek Road over Black Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Black Creek Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Black Creek Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.