US Bridges

Bulls Head Road over 987G 987G82031306 RTE 9

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 3.1 MI S JCT SH 199 & Tsp · Structure no. 000000001072740

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,606
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulls Head Road over 987G 987G82031306 RTE 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bulls Head Road over 987G 987G82031306 RTE 9 in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,606 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,718 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBulls Head Road
Crosses987G 987G82031306 RTE 9
Location3.1 MI S JCT SH 199 & Tsp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.91247, -73.76791
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,606 (2021)
Projected traffic2,718 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bulls Head Road over 987G 987G82031306 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bulls Head Road over 987G 987G82031306 RTE 9 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bulls Head Road over 987G 987G82031306 RTE 9 carry?

About 2,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bulls Head Road over 987G 987G82031306 RTE 9?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bulls Head Road over 987G 987G82031306 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.