US Bridges

RTE 9 over Abandoned CSX Railroad

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT US9/ SH44&55 · Structure no. 000000001005350

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,951
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Abandoned CSX Railroad is a concrete frame carrying RTE 9 over Abandoned CSX Railroad in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 28,951 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,087 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 369 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesAbandoned CSX Railroad
Location1.2 MI N JCT US9/ SH44&55
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.71844, -73.93191
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width369 ft (112.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,951 (2018)
Projected traffic29,087 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$44.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Abandoned CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Abandoned CSX Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Abandoned CSX Railroad carry?

About 28,951 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Abandoned CSX Railroad?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 369 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Abandoned CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.