US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Black Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 2 Mi_sw of Salem · Structure no. 000000003203730

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cemetery Road over Black Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location2 Mi_sw of Salem
Coordinates43.16081, -73.36989
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2019)
Projected traffic389 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Cemetery Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Black Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.