US Bridges

RTE 175 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.1 MI SW JCT SH175 & SH1 · Structure no. 000000003365810

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,782
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 175 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 175 over Nine Mile Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1962, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,782 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,805 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 175
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location1.1 MI SW JCT SH175 & SH1
RouteCounty Highway 175
Coordinates42.95621, -76.34168
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,782 (2018)
Projected traffic3,805 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 175 over Nine Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 175 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 175 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 3,782 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 175 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 175 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.