US Bridges

CR 88 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · Marcy · Structure no. 000000003310800

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,527
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 88 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying CR 88 over Nine Mile Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 104 years old, older 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 4,527 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,601 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 88
CrossesNine Mile Creek
LocationMarcy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.18225, -75.33106
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,527 (2018)
Projected traffic5,601 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 88 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 88 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 88 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 4,527 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 88 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 88 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.