US Bridges

RTE 9W over CSX Trans/C P Rwy

Poor

Albany County, New York · 1 MI S.Jct 9W < 396 · Structure no. 000000001007570

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,317
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over CSX Trans/C P Rwy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 9W over CSX Trans/C P Rwy in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 7,317 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,351 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesCSX Trans/C P Rwy
Location1 MI S.Jct 9W < 396
RouteU.S. Route 9W
Coordinates42.53408, -73.80582
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,317 (2021)
Projected traffic7,351 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over CSX Trans/C P Rwy built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9W over CSX Trans/C P Rwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over CSX Trans/C P Rwy carry?

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

How long is RTE 9W over CSX Trans/C P Rwy?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over CSX Trans/C P Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.