US Bridges

RTE 9N over Beaver Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · 9N 5.0 MI N of Port Henry · Structure no. 000000001053600

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,625
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over Beaver Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 9N over Beaver Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,625 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,941 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location9N 5.0 MI N of Port Henry
RouteState Highway 9N
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.11229, -73.43387
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,625 (2020)
Projected traffic2,941 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9N over Beaver Brook 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 August 2024.

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

About 2,625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9N over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns RTE 9N over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.