US Bridges

RTE 9 over Railroad Plaza

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · 0.3 MI N JCT Rts 9+44+55 · Structure no. 000000001005319

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
451 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,742
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Railroad Plaza is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Railroad Plaza in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 26,742 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,724 by 2041. The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesRailroad Plaza
Location0.3 MI N JCT Rts 9+44+55
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.70697, -73.9373
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,742 (2021)
Projected traffic37,724 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$19.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Railroad Plaza built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Railroad Plaza 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Railroad Plaza carry?

About 26,742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Railroad Plaza?

The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Railroad Plaza?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.