Prior Road over Sixmile Creek
PoorOswego County, New York · 2.8 MI NW of Pennellville · Structure no. 000000002209300
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prior Road over Sixmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prior Road over Sixmile Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prior Road over Sixmile Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prior Road over Sixmile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Prior Road over Sixmile Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Prior Road over Sixmile Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Prior Road over Sixmile Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.