US Bridges

RTE 9N over Northwest Bay Brk

Fair

Warren County, New York · Rt 9N 7.3 MI NE Bolton L · Structure no. 000000001006800

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,029
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9N over Northwest Bay Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9N over Northwest Bay Brk in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 99 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 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 1,029 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9N
CrossesNorthwest Bay Brk
LocationRt 9N 7.3 MI NE Bolton L
RouteState Highway 9N
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.64726, -73.60697
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,029 (2020)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$564,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9N over Northwest Bay Brk built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 9N over Northwest Bay Brk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9N over Northwest Bay Brk carry?

About 1,029 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9N over Northwest Bay Brk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9N over Northwest Bay Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.