US Bridges

RTE 9 over Bouquet River

Fair

Essex County, New York · Rt 9 2.4 MI N JCT Rt 9&73 · Structure no. 000000001005860

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
735
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Bouquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Bouquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesBouquet River
LocationRt 9 2.4 MI N JCT Rt 9&73
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.12377, -73.65909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2018)
Projected traffic766 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Bouquet River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Bouquet River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Bouquet River carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Bouquet River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Bouquet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.