US Bridges

RTE 9 over Ausable River

Fair

Essex County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 9 & 22 · Structure no. 000000001005930

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Ausable River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 67 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,662 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesAusable River
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 9 & 22
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.50684, -73.47928
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2018)
Projected traffic1,662 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Ausable River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RTE 9 over Ausable 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Ausable River carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Ausable River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Ausable River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.