RTE 9 over Mohawk River
GoodAlbany County, New York · JCT of Rt 9 & Mohawk Rv · Structure no. 000000004005580
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,229 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,840
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Mohawk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Mohawk River in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,928 by 2041. The structure is 1,229 ft (374.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mohawk River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9 over Mohawk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Mohawk River carry?
About 18,840 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Mohawk River?
The structure is 1,229 ft (374.6 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Mohawk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.