RTE 9 over Schroon River
GoodEssex County, New York · 2 MI N JCT Rtes 9 & 74 · Structure no. 000000001005800
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 707
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Schroon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Schroon River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 707 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Schroon River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9 over Schroon River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Schroon River carry?
About 707 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Schroon River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Schroon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.