US Bridges

RTE 174 over Ninemile Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT Rts 174 +175 · Structure no. 000000001039250

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,616
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 174 over Ninemile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 174 over Ninemile Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,616 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,474 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 174
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT Rts 174 +175
RouteState Highway 174
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00612, -76.33692
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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$766,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 174 over Ninemile Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 174 over Ninemile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 174 over Ninemile Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 174 over Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 174 over Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.