US Bridges

RTE 9N over Gulf Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · JCT of Routes 73 & 9N · Structure no. 000000001006990

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,290
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over Gulf Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 9N over Gulf Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesGulf Brook
LocationJCT of Routes 73 & 9N
RouteState Highway 9N
Coordinates44.2569, -73.79215
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2020)
Projected traffic1,445 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$956,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over Gulf Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9N over Gulf 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9N over Gulf Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over Gulf Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.