US Bridges

Biddlecum Road over Sixmile Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 2 MI NW of Pennellville · Structure no. 000000003365850

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biddlecum Road over Sixmile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Biddlecum Road over Sixmile Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 852 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,193 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBiddlecum Road
CrossesSixmile Creek
Location2 MI NW of Pennellville
Coordinates43.29662, -76.29701
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2021)
Projected traffic1,193 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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$255,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Biddlecum Road over Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biddlecum Road over Sixmile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Biddlecum Road over Sixmile Creek carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Biddlecum Road over Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Biddlecum Road over Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.