US Bridges

RTE 9 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.5 MI NE JCT US 9 & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000001005420

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,730
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over CSX Transportation is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 9 over CSX Transportation in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 14,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,894 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.5 MI NE JCT US 9 & SH 2
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25018, -73.77037
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,730 (2016)
Projected traffic17,894 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over CSX Transportation 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 14,730 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.