US Bridges

RTE 9N over Norton Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · Rt 73 2.8 MI N Keene V. · Structure no. 000000001006980

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,986
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over Norton Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 9N over Norton Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,986 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,706 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesNorton Brook
LocationRt 73 2.8 MI N Keene V.
RouteU.S. Route 9N
Coordinates44.23456, -73.78249
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,986 (2021)
Projected traffic6,706 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over Norton Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9N over Norton Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 5,986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9N over Norton Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over Norton Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.