BLACK CREEK ROAD
Carrying BLACK CREEK ROAD over BLACK CREEK
1.0 MI E OF GRANT, Herkimer, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BLACK CREEK ROAD
The BLACK CREEK ROAD bridge in Herkimer, New York carries BLACK CREEK ROAD over BLACK CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 31.4 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 84 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BLACK CREEK ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 31.4 m (103 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.9 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 84 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002263590
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLACK CREEK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BLACK CREEK ROAD?
BLACK CREEK ROAD in Herkimer, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BLACK CREEK ROAD inspected?
BLACK CREEK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 84 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLACK CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BLACK CREEK ROAD?
BLACK CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BLACK CREEK ROAD?
BLACK CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is BLACK CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
BLACK CREEK ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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