US Bridges

RTE 9N over Styles Brook

Poor

Essex County, New York · 3.0 MI N JCT Rts 9N & 73 · Structure no. 000000001007000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,290
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over Styles Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9N over Styles Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesStyles Brook
Location3.0 MI N JCT Rts 9N & 73
RouteU.S. Route 9N
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.29841, -73.78619
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$713,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over Styles Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9N over Styles Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

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

How long is RTE 9N over Styles Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over Styles Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.