US Bridges

County Road 9 over Excelsior Glen

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 1 MI S JCT RTE 79 &co RD9 · Structure no. 000000003359590

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
434
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Excelsior Glen is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 9 over Excelsior Glen in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 434 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesExcelsior Glen
Location1 MI S JCT RTE 79 &co RD9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39651, -76.84689
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2021)
Projected traffic608 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$324,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Excelsior Glen built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Excelsior Glen 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 County Road 9 over Excelsior Glen carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Excelsior Glen?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Excelsior Glen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.