RTE 9H over Empire State Rail Trail
FairColumbia County, New York · 1.5 MI S JCT Rts 9H+9 · Structure no. 000000001005459
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 429 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,608
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9H over Empire State Rail Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9H over Empire State Rail Trail in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 88 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 5 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 11,608 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,662 by 2041. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9H over Empire State Rail Trail built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is RTE 9H over Empire State Rail Trail 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9H over Empire State Rail Trail carry?
About 11,608 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9H over Empire State Rail Trail?
The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9H over Empire State Rail Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.