US Bridges

RTE 9 over N Br Bouquet Riv

Fair

Essex County, New York · Rt 9 5.5 MI N of Lewis · Structure no. 000000001005900

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
899
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over N Br Bouquet Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over N Br Bouquet Riv in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesN Br Bouquet Riv
LocationRt 9 5.5 MI N of Lewis
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.35196, -73.54357
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2017)
Projected traffic937 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over N Br Bouquet Riv built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over N Br Bouquet Riv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over N Br Bouquet Riv carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over N Br Bouquet Riv?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over N Br Bouquet Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.