US Bridges

RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek Nine MI

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT Rts 174 +175 · Structure no. 000000001039240

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,616
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek Nine MI is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek Nine MI in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,616 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,474 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 174
CrossesNine Mile Creek Nine MI
Location1.3 MI N JCT Rts 174 +175
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates43.00422, -76.33874
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,616 (2020)
Projected traffic4,474 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$748,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek Nine MI built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek Nine MI 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek Nine MI carry?

About 3,616 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek Nine MI?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek Nine MI?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.