US Bridges

James Road over Ninemile Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 3.6 MI SE of Hannibal · Structure no. 000000003208820

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Road over Ninemile Creek is a steel culvert carrying James Road over Ninemile Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Road
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location3.6 MI SE of Hannibal
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27882, -76.53552
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2020)
Projected traffic92 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Road over Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Road over Ninemile 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 James Road over Ninemile Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is James Road over Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns James Road over Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.