RTE 173 over Ninemile Creek
GoodOnondaga County, New York · 1.1 MI W JCT Hinsdale RD · Structure no. 000000003313160
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,479
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 173 over Ninemile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 173 over Ninemile Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,479 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,541 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 173 over Ninemile Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 173 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 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 173 over Ninemile Creek carry?
About 4,479 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 173 over Ninemile Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 173 over Ninemile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.