US Bridges

RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .3 MI N JCT SH174 & SH175 · Structure no. 000000003208180

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,943
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,404 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 174
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location.3 MI N JCT SH174 & SH175
RouteCounty Highway 174
Coordinates42.96699, -76.3373
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,943 (2020)
Projected traffic2,404 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 174 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,943 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.