US Bridges

Patterson Hill RD over W Brn Black Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · .5 MI NW West Hebron · Structure no. 000000003306510

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Hill RD over W Brn Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying Patterson Hill RD over W Brn Black Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 83 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesPatterson Hill RD
CrossesW Brn Black Creek
Location.5 MI NW West Hebron
Coordinates43.23081, -73.37663
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic112 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson Hill RD over W Brn Black Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Patterson Hill RD over W Brn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson Hill RD over W Brn Black Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Hill RD over W Brn Black Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Hill RD over W Brn Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.