RTE 9 over Mud Brook
FairEssex County, New York · 2.5 MI N JCT Rts 22 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001005920
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,430
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Mud Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 9 over Mud Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,491 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Mud Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9 over Mud 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 Mud Brook carry?
About 1,430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Mud Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Mud Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.