US Bridges

RTE 9N over W B Ausable River

Good

Essex County, New York · 0.2MI S of Rt 1 JCT · Structure no. 000000001007020

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,854
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over W B Ausable River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9N over W B Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,854 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,881 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesW B Ausable River
Location0.2MI S of Rt 1 JCT
RouteState Highway 9N
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.44107, -73.67593
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,854 (2018)
Projected traffic2,881 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over W B Ausable River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9N over W B Ausable River 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9N over W B Ausable River carry?

About 2,854 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9N over W B Ausable River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over W B Ausable River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.