US Bridges

RTE 9 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal

Fair

Warren County, New York · JCT RTE 9 & Feeder Canal · Structure no. 000000004005690

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,988
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 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 12,988 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,049 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesGlens Falls Feeder Canal
LocationJCT RTE 9 & Feeder Canal
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30713, -73.64205
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,988 (2018)
Projected traffic13,049 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE 9 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal 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 RTE 9 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal carry?

About 12,988 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.