US Bridges

CR 38 over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 3.5 MI SW of Barneveld · Structure no. 000000003311060

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,143
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 over Nine Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 38 over Nine Mile Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,143 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Barneveld
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.23621, -75.25319
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,143 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$958,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 38 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 38 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 38 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 1,143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 38 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 38 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.