US Bridges

RTE 291 over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 04MI S JCT Rts 291+365 · Structure no. 000000001051810

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,256
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 291 over Nine Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 291 over Nine Mile Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRTE 291
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location04MI S JCT Rts 291+365
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates43.22684, -75.28734
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2020)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 291 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 291 over Nine Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 291 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 291 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 291 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.