US Bridges

S Grimes Hill Rd. over Black Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.2MI W of Rt 22 · Structure no. 000000002203700

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Grimes Hill Rd. over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Grimes Hill Rd. over Black Creek in Washington 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 6 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesS Grimes Hill Rd.
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.2MI W of Rt 22
Coordinates43.29325, -73.28177
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$480,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Grimes Hill Rd. over Black Creek built?

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

What condition is S Grimes Hill Rd. over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Grimes Hill Rd. over Black Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Grimes Hill Rd. over Black Creek?

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

Who owns S Grimes Hill Rd. over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.