US Bridges

RTE 9D over Fishkill Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · JCT RTE 9D & Fishkill CR · Structure no. 000000001006340

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,609
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9D over Fishkill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 9D over Fishkill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5,609 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,813 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9D
CrossesFishkill Creek
LocationJCT RTE 9D & Fishkill CR
RouteState Highway 9D
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.49793, -73.96672
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,609 (2020)
Projected traffic6,813 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9D over Fishkill Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9D over Fishkill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9D over Fishkill Creek carry?

About 5,609 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9D over Fishkill Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9D over Fishkill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.