US Bridges

RTE 9N over W Br Bouquet Rvr

Fair

Essex County, New York · 2 MI W of Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000001006960

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,904
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over W Br Bouquet Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9N over W Br Bouquet Rvr in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,904 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,133 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesW Br Bouquet Rvr
Location2 MI W of Elizabethtown
RouteState Highway 9N
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.21616, -73.63302
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,904 (2015)
Projected traffic2,133 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over W Br Bouquet Rvr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9N over W Br Bouquet Rvr 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 May 2023.

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

About 1,904 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9N over W Br Bouquet Rvr?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over W Br Bouquet Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.