US Bridges

Genesee Street over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 1 MI East of JCT Rt 5 & R · Structure no. 000000002002040

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,485
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Street over Nine Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genesee Street over Nine Mile Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 9,485 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,522 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGenesee Street
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location1 MI East of JCT Rt 5 & R
Coordinates43.03896, -76.30836
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,485 (2020)
Projected traffic11,522 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Genesee Street over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Genesee Street over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 9,485 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Street over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee Street over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.