US Bridges

RTE 2 over RTE 9

Good

Albany County, New York · JCT S.H.2 & U.S.9 · Structure no. 000000001004261

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,941
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 2 over RTE 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 2 over RTE 9 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 66 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 10,941 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,992 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 2
CrossesRTE 9
LocationJCT S.H.2 & U.S.9
RouteState Highway 2
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74841, -73.76084
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,941 (2011)
Projected traffic10,992 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 2 over RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 2 over RTE 9 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 2 over RTE 9 carry?

About 10,941 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 2 over RTE 9?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 2 over RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.