US Bridges

RTE 9W over Vloman Kill

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.9 MI N JCT Rts 9W & 396 · Structure no. 000000001007580

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,942
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Vloman Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over Vloman Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 84 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 8,942 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,984 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesVloman Kill
Location0.9 MI N JCT Rts 9W & 396
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.56016, -73.80775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,942 (2018)
Projected traffic8,984 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Vloman Kill built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 9W over Vloman Kill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Vloman Kill carry?

About 8,942 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over Vloman Kill?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over Vloman Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.