US Bridges

RTE 9N over D&h RR

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1.3 MI W JCT Rts 9 & 9N · Structure no. 000000001006660

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over D&h RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9N over D&h RR in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 12,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,790 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesD&h RR
Location1.3 MI W JCT Rts 9 & 9N
RouteState Highway 9N
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08554, -73.80996
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,175 (2021)
Projected traffic14,790 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over D&h RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9N over D&h RR 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 D&h RR carry?

About 12,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9N over D&h RR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over D&h RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.