US Bridges

RTE 9N over Trout Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · 1.1 MI SW JCT Rts 9N & 22 · Structure no. 000000001006830

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,907
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over Trout Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 9N over Trout Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,907 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,257 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesTrout Brook
Location1.1 MI SW JCT Rts 9N & 22
RouteState Highway 9N
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.84626, -73.44084
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,907 (2021)
Projected traffic3,257 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9N over Trout 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9N over Trout Brook carry?

About 2,907 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9N over Trout Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.