RTE 9 over Dead Creek
FairClinton County, New York · City of Plattsburgh · Structure no. 000000002219610
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,639
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Dead Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 9 over Dead Creek in Clinton 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 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 8,639 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,679 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Dead Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9 over Dead 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Dead Creek carry?
About 8,639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Dead Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Dead Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.