US Bridges

Pine Hill RD over Black Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 1 MI NW Hebron · Structure no. 000000003305900

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Hill RD over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Hill RD over Black Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 96 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 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesPine Hill RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1 MI NW Hebron
Coordinates43.27565, -73.29459
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$352,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Hill RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Hill RD over Black Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pine Hill RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hill RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.