US Bridges

Ramp 9NB to 90WB over Vacant Land

Fair

Albany County, New York · RTE 9N & Dry Gully-Quarry · Structure no. 00000000109254C

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,337
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 9NB to 90WB over Vacant Land is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 9NB to 90WB over Vacant Land 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 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 3,337 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,288 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp 9NB to 90WB
CrossesVacant Land
LocationRTE 9N & Dry Gully-Quarry
RouteU.S. Route 0
Coordinates42.66837, -73.749
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,337 (2020)
Projected traffic5,288 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 9NB to 90WB over Vacant Land built?

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

What condition is Ramp 9NB to 90WB over Vacant Land 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 Ramp 9NB to 90WB over Vacant Land carry?

About 3,337 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 9NB to 90WB over Vacant Land?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 9NB to 90WB over Vacant Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.