US Bridges

RTE 9 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Patroo

Fair

Albany County, New York · .4 MI N of Livingston Ave · Structure no. 000000001092549

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,534 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
21,184
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Patroo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Patroo in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 21,184 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,548 by 2041. The structure is 1,534 ft (467.6 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak Patroo
Location.4 MI N of Livingston Ave
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66754, -73.75186
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,534 ft (467.6 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,184 (2018)
Projected traffic24,548 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$40.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Patroo built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Patroo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Patroo carry?

About 21,184 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Patroo?

The structure is 1,534 ft (467.6 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Patroo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.