US Bridges

Brackett Road over Nine Mile Creek

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 2.8 Miles SE of Hannibal · Structure no. 000000003208830

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
651
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brackett Road over Nine Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brackett Road over Nine Mile Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 2 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 651 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrackett Road
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location2.8 Miles SE of Hannibal
Coordinates43.29038, -76.55112
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2017)
Projected traffic911 by 2037
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 byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$529,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brackett Road over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brackett Road over Nine Mile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brackett Road over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Brackett Road over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brackett Road over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.