US Bridges

County Road 9 over Indian Creek

Good

Columbia County, New York · 3.1 MI E of Chatham · Structure no. 000000003342370

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 9 over Indian Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.1 MI E of Chatham
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36469, -73.5315
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic433 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Indian 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Indian Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.