US Bridges

RTE 9W over Coeymans Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · 2.7 Mis JCT Rts 9W & 396 · Structure no. 000000001007560

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,317
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Coeymans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over Coeymans Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 7,317 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,351 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesCoeymans Creek
Location2.7 Mis JCT Rts 9W & 396
RouteU.S. Route 9W
Coordinates42.51141, -73.81674
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,317 (2021)
Projected traffic7,351 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Coeymans Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE 9W over Coeymans Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Coeymans Creek carry?

About 7,317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over Coeymans Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over Coeymans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.