US Bridges

Black Brook Road over Lake Nancy Inlet

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 0.15 M E Wileytown Rd. · Structure no. 000000002271140

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Brook Road over Lake Nancy Inlet is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Black Brook Road over Lake Nancy Inlet in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBlack Brook Road
CrossesLake Nancy Inlet
Location0.15 M E Wileytown Rd.
Coordinates43.12473, -74.00672
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic43 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$273,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Brook Road over Lake Nancy Inlet built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Brook Road over Lake Nancy Inlet 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Black Brook Road over Lake Nancy Inlet carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Black Brook Road over Lake Nancy Inlet?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Black Brook Road over Lake Nancy Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.