RTE 9 over Wappinger Lake
GoodDutchess County, New York · 5.4 MI N JCT Rts 9 & 52 · Structure no. 000000001005220
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,866
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Wappinger Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Wappinger Lake in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 36,866 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,039 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Wappinger Lake built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is RTE 9 over Wappinger Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Wappinger Lake carry?
About 36,866 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Wappinger Lake?
The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Wappinger Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.