US Bridges

RTE 2 over RTE 9

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT S.H.2 & U.S.9 · Structure no. 000000001004262

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 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 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 10,941 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,992 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 47 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
Coordinates42.7478, -73.76102
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 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
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 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 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 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 2 over RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.