US Bridges

RTE 9N over Sturdevant Creek

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Saratoga County, New York · 0.1MI West of Main ST · Structure no. 000000001006710

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,429
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over Sturdevant Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 9N over Sturdevant Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,429 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,723 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesSturdevant Creek
Location0.1MI West of Main ST
RouteState Highway 9N
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24589, -73.83529
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,429 (2020)
Projected traffic4,723 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over Sturdevant Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9N over Sturdevant Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9N over Sturdevant Creek carry?

About 4,429 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9N over Sturdevant Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over Sturdevant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.