US Bridges

No. Nine Mile Road over Ninemile Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3 Miles NE of Vandalia · Structure no. 000000003320490

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

No. Nine Mile Road over Ninemile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying No. Nine Mile Road over Ninemile Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 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 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNo. Nine Mile Road
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location3 Miles NE of Vandalia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13748, -78.55655
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No. Nine Mile Road over Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is No. Nine Mile Road over Ninemile Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does No. Nine Mile Road over Ninemile Creek carry?

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

How long is No. Nine Mile Road over Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns No. Nine Mile Road over Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.