RTE 9L over Inlet to Dunhams Bay
PoorWarren County, New York · 4.8MI NE JCT Rt 9 & 9L · Structure no. 000000001006640
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,608
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9L over Inlet to Dunhams Bay is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9L over Inlet to Dunhams Bay in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1931, 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 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,677 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9L over Inlet to Dunhams Bay built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9L over Inlet to Dunhams Bay 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9L over Inlet to Dunhams Bay carry?
About 1,608 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9L over Inlet to Dunhams Bay?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9L over Inlet to Dunhams Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.