US Bridges

RTE 203 over 987G 987G81041268 RTE 9

Fair

Columbia County, New York · JCT RTE203+TSP · Structure no. 000000001040170

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,879
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 203 over 987G 987G81041268 RTE 9 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 203 over 987G 987G81041268 RTE 9 in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,879 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,003 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 203
Crosses987G 987G81041268 RTE 9
LocationJCT RTE203+TSP
RouteState Highway 203
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35391, -73.57746
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,879 (2016)
Projected traffic3,003 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 203 over 987G 987G81041268 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 203 over 987G 987G81041268 RTE 9 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 203 over 987G 987G81041268 RTE 9 carry?

About 2,879 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 203 over 987G 987G81041268 RTE 9?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 203 over 987G 987G81041268 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.