RTE 9H over CR 21
PoorColumbia County, New York · 2.7 MI S JCT Rts 9H + 9 · Structure no. 000000001006529
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,676
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9H over CR 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9H over CR 21 in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 87 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,676 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,748 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9H over CR 21 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is RTE 9H over CR 21 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9H over CR 21 carry?
About 7,676 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9H over CR 21?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9H over CR 21?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.