US Bridges

RTE 9H over Taghkanic Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT Rts 9+9H · Structure no. 000000001006480

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,362
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9H over Taghkanic Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9H over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,362 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,396 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9H
CrossesTaghkanic Creek
Location1.1 MI N JCT Rts 9+9H
RouteState Highway 9H
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19169, -73.75314
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,362 (2021)
Projected traffic7,396 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9H over Taghkanic Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9H over Taghkanic Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9H over Taghkanic Creek carry?

About 7,362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9H over Taghkanic Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9H over Taghkanic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.