US Bridges

Masters Road over Ninemile Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 2.3 MI S Marcellus Vil · Structure no. 000000003313070

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masters Road over Ninemile Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Masters Road over Ninemile Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMasters Road
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location2.3 MI S Marcellus Vil
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.94878, -76.33819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2017)
Projected traffic83 by 2037
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Masters Road over Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masters Road over Ninemile 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 2024.

How much traffic does Masters Road over Ninemile Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Masters Road over Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Masters Road over Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.