US Bridges

Parsons Road over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 2.8 MI NW Hannibal · Structure no. 000000003208890

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons Road over Nine Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Parsons Road over Nine Mile Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesParsons Road
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location2.8 MI NW Hannibal
Coordinates43.3577, -76.60045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2018)
Projected traffic190 by 2038
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

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$341,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsons Road over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsons Road over Nine Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 136 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Parsons Road over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Parsons Road over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.