US Bridges

RTE 9 over Halfway Creek

Good

Warren County, New York · 0.6 MI SE JCT 9 & 254 · Structure no. 000000001069030

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,573
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Halfway Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 9 over Halfway Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,573 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,627 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 9
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location0.6 MI SE JCT 9 & 254
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates43.3259, -73.66431
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,573 (2018)
Projected traffic11,627 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$505,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RTE 9 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 9 over Halfway Creek carry?

About 11,573 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns RTE 9 over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.