Newton Road over Black River
PoorPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 2.4 MI NW of Stephentown · Structure no. 000000002202080
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 451
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newton Road over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newton Road over Black River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newton Road over Black River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newton Road over Black River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Newton Road over Black River carry?
About 451 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Newton Road over Black River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Newton Road over Black River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.