RTE 5 over Nine Mile Creek
GoodOnondaga County, New York · 1.8 MI NE JCT SH 5 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000001093459
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,027
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Nine Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 5 over Nine Mile Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 24,027 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,302 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is RTE 5 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 24,027 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns RTE 5 over Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.