US Bridges

RTE 9J over Mill Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 6.9 MI N JCT Rts 9 & 9J · Structure no. 000000001006550

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
689
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9J over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 9J over Mill Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 689 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRTE 9J
CrossesMill Creek
Location6.9 MI N JCT Rts 9 & 9J
RouteState Highway 9J
Coordinates42.41646, -73.7689
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2021)
Projected traffic718 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$772,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9J over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9J over Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9J over Mill Creek carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9J over Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9J over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.