US Bridges

RTE 9 over Crum Elbow Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.4 MI N Hyde Park · Structure no. 000000001005360

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,807
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Crum Elbow Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying RTE 9 over Crum Elbow Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 98 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 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 9,807 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,853 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesCrum Elbow Creek
Location0.4 MI N Hyde Park
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.79583, -73.9387
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,807 (2021)
Projected traffic9,853 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Crum Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE 9 over Crum Elbow Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Crum Elbow Creek carry?

About 9,807 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Crum Elbow Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Crum Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.