US Bridges

N. Ninemile Road over Nine Mile Crk

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.7 Miles NE of Vandalia · Structure no. 000000002211810

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Ninemile Road over Nine Mile Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N. Ninemile Road over Nine Mile Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Ninemile Road
CrossesNine Mile Crk
Location1.7 Miles NE of Vandalia
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11896, -78.5654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2020)
Projected traffic459 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$566,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Ninemile Road over Nine Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Ninemile Road over Nine Mile Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does N. Ninemile Road over Nine Mile Crk carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N. Ninemile Road over Nine Mile Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N. Ninemile Road over Nine Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.