RTE 9 over White Clay Kill
PoorDutchess County, New York · 3.8 MI N JCT Rts 9+199 · Structure no. 000000001005380
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,052
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over White Clay Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over White Clay Kill 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 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 7,052 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,118 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over White Clay Kill built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9 over White Clay Kill 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 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over White Clay Kill carry?
About 7,052 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over White Clay Kill?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over White Clay Kill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.