RTE 9 over Fishkill Creek
FairDutchess County, New York · 0.6 MI N JCT Rts I84 & 9 · Structure no. 000000001005212
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,248
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Fishkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 9 over Fishkill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 45 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 18,248 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,333 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Fishkill Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is RTE 9 over Fishkill 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Fishkill Creek carry?
About 18,248 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Fishkill Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Fishkill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.