US Bridges

County Road 57 over Black Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 3.7 MI N of Fulton · Structure no. 000000003313340

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,196
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57 over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 57 over Black Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,479 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 57
CrossesBlack Creek
Location3.7 MI N of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.36885, -76.42618
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2020)
Projected traffic1,479 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$755,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 57 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 57 over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 57 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 57 over Black Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County Road 57 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.