River Road over Black Creek
PoorWashington County, New York · .7 MI E of Buskirk · Structure no. 000000003306520
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 214
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Black Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 214 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is River Road over Black Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Black Creek carry?
About 214 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.