US Bridges

RTE 9 over W Br Bouquetriver

Fair

Essex County, New York · RTE 9 at Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000001005880

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,329
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over W Br Bouquetriver is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 9 over W Br Bouquetriver in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,329 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,429 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 9
CrossesW Br Bouquetriver
LocationRTE 9 at Elizabethtown
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates44.21645, -73.59016
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,329 (2020)
Projected traffic2,429 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$688,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over W Br Bouquetriver built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over W Br Bouquetriver 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 W Br Bouquetriver carry?

About 2,329 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over W Br Bouquetriver?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over W Br Bouquetriver?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.