RTE 9 over Laurel Street
PoorDutchess County, New York · 1.0 MI N JCT Rts 9+376 · Structure no. 000000001005282
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,826
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Laurel Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Laurel 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,826 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,557 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Laurel Street built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9 over Laurel Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Laurel Street carry?
About 18,826 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Laurel Street?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Laurel Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.