US Bridges

County Road 4 over Number Nine Brook

Fair

Warren County, New York · 0.5 MI SE Athol · Structure no. 000000003305670

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,278
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Number Nine Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 4 over Number Nine Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 57 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,789 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesNumber Nine Brook
Location0.5 MI SE Athol
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.48847, -73.83865
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2019)
Projected traffic1,789 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$942,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Number Nine Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 4 over Number Nine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Number Nine Brook carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Number Nine Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Number Nine Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.