US Bridges

Airport Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ninemi

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.2 MI Sse of I90 Exit 39 · Structure no. 000000003313180

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
447 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,508
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ninemi is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ninemi 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 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 3,508 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,261 by 2041. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak Ninemi
Location2.2 MI Sse of I90 Exit 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07944, -76.26077
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,508 (2018)
Projected traffic4,261 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ninemi built?

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

What condition is Airport Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ninemi 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ninemi carry?

About 3,508 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ninemi?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ninemi?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.