US Bridges

RTE 9 over Quay Street S Mall-Eb T

Poor

Albany County, New York · NB Rmp US9 & 20 O/Hdsn Rv · Structure no. 000000001092940

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,311 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
15,321
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Quay Street S Mall-Eb T is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Quay Street S Mall-Eb T in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,321 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,753 by 2041. The structure is 1,311 ft (399.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 9
CrossesQuay Street S Mall-Eb T
LocationNB Rmp US9 & 20 O/Hdsn Rv
RouteInterstate 9
Coordinates42.64429, -73.74941
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,311 ft (399.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,321 (2020)
Projected traffic17,753 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$23.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Quay Street S Mall-Eb T built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Quay Street S Mall-Eb T in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Quay Street S Mall-Eb T carry?

About 15,321 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Quay Street S Mall-Eb T?

The structure is 1,311 ft (399.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Quay Street S Mall-Eb T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.