South Black River over Black River
FairRensselaer County, New York · 2.6 MI NW of Stephentown · Structure no. 000000002202090
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Black River over Black River is a wood or timber slab carrying South Black River over Black River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 86 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Black River over Black River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is South Black River over Black River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does South Black River over Black River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is South Black River over Black River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns South Black River over Black River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.