RTE 9 over Black Brook
FairEssex County, New York · Rt 9 3 MI N N Hudson · Structure no. 000000001005810
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Black Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 9 over Black Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Black Brook built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9 over Black Brook 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Black Brook carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Black Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns RTE 9 over Black Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.