US Bridges

RTE 9N over E Br Ausable River

Fair

Essex County, New York · Rt 9N at Upper Jay · Structure no. 000000001007010

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over E Br Ausable River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9N over E Br Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 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 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesE Br Ausable River
LocationRt 9N at Upper Jay
RouteU.S. Route 9N
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.33578, -73.77546
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 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 closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over E Br Ausable River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE 9N over E Br Ausable 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 E Br Ausable River carry?

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

How long is RTE 9N over E Br Ausable River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over E Br Ausable River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.