US Bridges

RTE 44 over RTE 9

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · JCT US 9 & US 44 / SH 55 · Structure no. 000000001005290

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,047
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44 over RTE 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 44 over RTE 9 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 38,047 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,672 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44
CrossesRTE 9
LocationJCT US 9 & US 44 / SH 55
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.70261, -73.93603
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,047 (2020)
Projected traffic53,672 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44 over RTE 9 built?

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

What condition is RTE 44 over RTE 9 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 44 over RTE 9 carry?

About 38,047 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 44 over RTE 9?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44 over RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.