US Bridges

County Road 9 over Keuka Lake Outlet

Fair

Yates County, New York · 1.3 MI S of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000003335640

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Keuka Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 9 over Keuka Lake Outlet in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 87 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesKeuka Lake Outlet
Location1.3 MI S of Int. With Nys
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYates County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66697, -76.99464
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2021)
Projected traffic504 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Keuka Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Road 9 over Keuka Lake Outlet 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Keuka Lake Outlet carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Keuka Lake Outlet?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Keuka Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.