US Bridges

Williamee Road over John Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Schuyler County, New York · 1.1 MI NE of Perry City · Structure no. 000000003332450

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamee Road over John Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williamee Road over John Black Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWilliamee Road
CrossesJohn Black Creek
Location1.1 MI NE of Perry City
Coordinates42.49894, -76.71414
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2018)
Projected traffic248 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$755,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williamee Road over John Black Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamee Road over John 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Williamee Road over John Black Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Williamee Road over John Black Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Williamee Road over John Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.