RTE 9 over Hudson River
PoorAlbany County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT US20&787I · Structure no. 000000001093029
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 985 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,748
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Hudson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Hudson River in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 years old, older 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 31,748 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,897 by 2041. The structure is 985 ft (300.2 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Hudson River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is RTE 9 over Hudson River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Hudson River carry?
About 31,748 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Hudson River?
The structure is 985 ft (300.2 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Hudson River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.