US Bridges

RTE 9 over Corbeau Creek

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 1.2 MI S JCT Rts 9 + 9B · Structure no. 000000001006050

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,121
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Corbeau Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 9 over Corbeau Creek in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 3,121 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesCorbeau Creek
Location1.2 MI S JCT Rts 9 + 9B
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.9126, -73.43806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,121 (2018)
Projected traffic3,140 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Corbeau Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Corbeau 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Corbeau Creek carry?

About 3,121 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Corbeau Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Corbeau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.