RTE 9 over Schroon River
GoodEssex County, New York · Rt 9 1.5 Miles S Exit 30 · Structure no. 000000001005840
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2021 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 1998, so it is 27 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Schroon River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Schroon River carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Schroon River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Schroon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.