US Bridges

RTE 9 over Chester Creek

Fair

Warren County, New York · JCT RTE 8 & RTE 9 · Structure no. 000000001069020

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,945
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Chester Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 9 over Chester Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,029 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 9
CrossesChester Creek
LocationJCT RTE 8 & RTE 9
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates43.65573, -73.80127
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2019)
Projected traffic2,029 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$815,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Chester Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Chester Creek carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Chester Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.