US Bridges

RTE 9 over Pine Street

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.8 MI N JCT Rts 9+376 · Structure no. 000000001005279

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,651
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Pine Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Pine Street in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesPine Street
Location0.8 MI N JCT Rts 9+376
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.69744, -73.93654
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,651 (2021)
Projected traffic53,114 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Pine Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE 9 over Pine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Pine Street carry?

About 37,651 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Pine Street?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Pine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.