RTE 9 over Sawkill Creek
FairDutchess County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT Rts 9+199 · Structure no. 000000001005370
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,052
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Sawkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Sawkill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 7,052 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,085 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Sawkill Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9 over Sawkill 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Sawkill Creek carry?
About 7,052 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Sawkill Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Sawkill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.