US Bridges

N Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.2 MI NE of Vandalia · Structure no. 000000003360270

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying N Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesN Nine Mile Road
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location2.2 MI NE of Vandalia
Coordinates42.12435, -78.56204
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 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 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$714,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is N Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Nine Mile Road over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.