US Bridges

Pennellville RD over Sixmile Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.8 MI NE of Phoenix · Structure no. 000000003313480

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
857
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennellville RD over Sixmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennellville RD over Sixmile Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 38 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPennellville RD
CrossesSixmile Creek
Location2.8 MI NE of Phoenix
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.27044, -76.29171
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$309,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennellville RD over Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pennellville RD over Sixmile 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 Pennellville RD over Sixmile Creek carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pennellville RD over Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pennellville RD over Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.