US Bridges

N Grimes Hill RD over Black Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 12M N Vil/Salem Off Rt 22 · Structure no. 000000002269700

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Grimes Hill RD over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying N Grimes Hill RD over Black Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Grimes Hill RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location12M N Vil/Salem Off Rt 22
Coordinates43.31372, -73.27311
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2038
Trucks10%
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$164,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Grimes Hill RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N Grimes Hill RD over Black Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Grimes Hill RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns N Grimes Hill RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.