US Bridges

Suckerville Road over Black Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.5 MI E of Minetto · Structure no. 000000003313570

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suckerville Road over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying Suckerville Road over Black Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSuckerville Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Minetto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.40193, -76.42966
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2017)
Projected traffic465 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$364,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Suckerville Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suckerville Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Suckerville Road over Black Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Suckerville Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Suckerville Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.