US Bridges

RTE 9H over Fitting Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 6.2 MI N JCT SH 9H & SH23 · Structure no. 000000001006510

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,676
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9H over Fitting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9H over Fitting Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1937, 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 7,676 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,712 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9H
CrossesFitting Creek
Location6.2 MI N JCT SH 9H & SH23
RouteState Highway 9H
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3078, -73.70364
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,676 (2019)
Projected traffic7,712 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9H over Fitting Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9H over Fitting 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 2023.

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

About 7,676 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9H over Fitting Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9H over Fitting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.