US Bridges

CR 16 over Black Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 0.2MI North Rt 104 Mexico · Structure no. 000000003371570

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
656
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Black Creek is a concrete frame carrying CR 16 over Black Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 656 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 16
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.2MI North Rt 104 Mexico
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.46125, -76.23697
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2021)
Projected traffic918 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$495,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Black Creek carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Black Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.