US Bridges

County Road 96 over Ninemile Creek

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 3.5 Miles N of N Sterling · Structure no. 000000003311730

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
272
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 96 over Ninemile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 96 over Ninemile Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 96
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location3.5 Miles N of N Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.40219, -76.62744
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2017)
Projected traffic381 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$899,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 96 over Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 96 over Ninemile 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 96 over Ninemile Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 96 over Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 96 over Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.