US Bridges

Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2 Miles NW of Marcy · Structure no. 000000003310810

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2021 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 2005, so it is 20 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRitchie Road
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location2 Miles NW of Marcy
Coordinates43.18933, -75.32757
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2021)
Projected traffic508 by 2041
Trucks15%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ritchie 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 September 2023.

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

About 363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ritchie Road over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.