US Bridges

RTE 9L over Halfway Creek

Good

Warren County, New York · 0.6 MI N JCT 9L + Hicksrd · Structure no. 000000001006630

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,956
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9L over Halfway Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 9L over Halfway Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,956 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 9L
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location0.6 MI N JCT 9L + Hicksrd
RouteState Highway 9L
Coordinates43.35844, -73.62011
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,956 (2020)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$872,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9L over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9L over Halfway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9L over Halfway Creek carry?

About 4,956 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9L over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9L over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.