US Bridges

Ramp T over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · State Fair Blvd to I690WB · Structure no. 00000000109328A

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,547
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp T over Nine Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp T over Nine Mile Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 1,547 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,231 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp T
CrossesNine Mile Creek
LocationState Fair Blvd to I690WB
RouteState Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08235, -76.22574
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,547 (2021)
Projected traffic2,231 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp T over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp T 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp T over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 1,547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ramp T over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp T over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.