US Bridges

RTE 9N over Stewart Brook

Fair

Warren County, New York · 1.5 MI SE of Lake Vanare · Structure no. 000000001006750

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,264
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over Stewart Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 9N over Stewart Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 5 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 3,264 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,481 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesStewart Brook
Location1.5 MI SE of Lake Vanare
RouteState Highway 9N
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.36427, -73.81665
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,264 (2021)
Projected traffic3,481 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over Stewart Brook built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9N over Stewart Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9N over Stewart Brook carry?

About 3,264 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9N over Stewart Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over Stewart Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.