RTE 9 over Academy Street
FairDutchess County, New York · JCT Rts 9+376 · Structure no. 000000001005249
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,651
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Academy Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Academy Street in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 37,651 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,114 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Academy Street built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9 over Academy Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Academy Street carry?
About 37,651 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Academy Street?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Academy Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.