US Bridges

Phoenix Road over Sixmile Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Phoenix · Structure no. 000000003313520

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,867
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix Road over Sixmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phoenix Road over Sixmile Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 2,867 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,008 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPhoenix Road
CrossesSixmile Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Phoenix
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24038, -76.27474
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,867 (2020)
Projected traffic4,008 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$606,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phoenix Road over Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenix Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Phoenix Road over Sixmile Creek carry?

About 2,867 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Phoenix Road over Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Phoenix Road over Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.