US Bridges

RTE 9N over Bouquet River

Fair

Essex County, New York · JCT RTE 9N < Bouquet R · Structure no. 000000001006940

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,129
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over Bouquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9N over Bouquet River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 3,129 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,505 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesBouquet River
LocationJCT RTE 9N < Bouquet R
RouteState Highway 9N
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.21279, -73.58394
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,129 (2021)
Projected traffic3,505 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over Bouquet River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 9N over Bouquet 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9N over Bouquet River carry?

About 3,129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9N over Bouquet River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over Bouquet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.