US Bridges

RTE 9G over Hudson Valley Rail Trail

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 1 MI N JCT SH 55 & SH 9G · Structure no. 000000001006410

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,516
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

RTE 9G over Hudson Valley Rail Trail is a concrete frame carrying RTE 9G over Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,516 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,271 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 228 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 9G
CrossesHudson Valley Rail Trail
Location1 MI N JCT SH 55 & SH 9G
RouteState Highway 9G
Coordinates41.71581, -73.91605
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width228 ft (69.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,516 (2020)
Projected traffic4,271 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9G over Hudson Valley Rail Trail built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9G over Hudson Valley Rail Trail 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9G over Hudson Valley Rail Trail carry?

About 3,516 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9G over Hudson Valley Rail Trail?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 228 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9G over Hudson Valley Rail Trail?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.