US Bridges

CR 36 over Nine Mile Creek

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 2.4 MI East of Holland Pa · Structure no. 000000003311050

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
879
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 over Nine Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 36 over Nine Mile Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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 879 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,231 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 36
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location2.4 MI East of Holland Pa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.23051, -75.23906
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic879 (2021)
Projected traffic1,231 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$931,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 36 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 36 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 CR 36 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 36 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.