US Bridges

RTE 9 over 7 7 11081145 RTE 7

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.9 Mi.N of Latham on RT9 · Structure no. 000000001072860

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,014
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over 7 7 11081145 RTE 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over 7 7 11081145 RTE 7 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 33,014 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,169 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
Crosses7 7 11081145 RTE 7
Location0.9 Mi.N of Latham on RT9
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76036, -73.75656
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,014 (2016)
Projected traffic33,169 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over 7 7 11081145 RTE 7 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over 7 7 11081145 RTE 7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over 7 7 11081145 RTE 7 carry?

About 33,014 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over 7 7 11081145 RTE 7?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over 7 7 11081145 RTE 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.