US Bridges

Oswego Street over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · .1 MI NE SH3 · Structure no. 000000003257680

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
808
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oswego Street over Nine Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Oswego Street over Nine Mile Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 808 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,131 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOswego Street
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location.1 MI NE SH3
Coordinates43.32339, -76.57731
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic808 (2018)
Projected traffic1,131 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$538,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oswego Street over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oswego Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Oswego Street over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oswego Street over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Oswego Street over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.