US Bridges

RTE 9D over Hunter Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 5.8 MI N.Jct 9D+I84 · Structure no. 000000001006370

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,814
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9D over Hunter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 9D over Hunter Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,814 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,893 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesRTE 9D
CrossesHunter Creek
Location5.8 MI N.Jct 9D+I84
RouteState Highway 9D
Coordinates41.58536, -73.92242
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,814 (2019)
Projected traffic16,893 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9D over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9D over Hunter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 16,814 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9D over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9D over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.