Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek
PoorOneida County, New York · 1.5 MI SE Floyd · Structure no. 000000003310640
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 298
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 298 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.