US Bridges

Shop Ctr over RTE 9

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.1 MI S.Jct Rts 7 & 9 · Structure no. 000000001053390

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,475
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shop Ctr over RTE 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shop Ctr 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 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 7,475 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,510 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShop Ctr
CrossesRTE 9
Location0.1 MI S.Jct Rts 7 & 9
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74683, -73.76131
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,475 (2018)
Projected traffic7,510 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shop Ctr over RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Shop Ctr 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 Shop Ctr over RTE 9 carry?

About 7,475 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shop Ctr over RTE 9?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shop Ctr over RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.