US Bridges

RTE 32 over RTE 9W

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT Rts 9W & 32 · Structure no. 000000001007590

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,687
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over RTE 9W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 32 over RTE 9W in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,687 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,384 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesRTE 9W
LocationJCT Rts 9W & 32
RouteState Highway 32
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.61653, -73.78534
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,687 (2020)
Projected traffic12,384 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over RTE 9W built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over RTE 9W 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over RTE 9W carry?

About 10,687 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over RTE 9W?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over RTE 9W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.