US Bridges

Otisco Valley RD over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.5 MI SE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000003313000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,892
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otisco Valley RD over Nine Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otisco Valley RD over Nine Mile Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,892 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,645 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesOtisco Valley RD
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.90508, -76.31348
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,892 (2020)
Projected traffic2,645 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otisco Valley RD over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Otisco Valley RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Otisco Valley RD over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 1,892 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Otisco Valley RD over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Otisco Valley RD over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.