RTE 9 over Schroon River
PoorWarren County, New York · 0.6 MI SE JCT 9 & 418 · Structure no. 000000001005750
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,388
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Schroon River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 9 over Schroon River in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,211 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Schroon River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is RTE 9 over Schroon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Schroon River carry?
About 12,388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Schroon River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Schroon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.