US Bridges

RTE 3 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · At Hannibal · Structure no. 000000003000290

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,025
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 3 over Nine Mile Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,229 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 3
CrossesNine Mile Creek
LocationAt Hannibal
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates43.32188, -76.57335
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2020)
Projected traffic4,229 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 3 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 3 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.