US Bridges

RTE 9 over Pedestrian Underpass

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 1.6 MI N of JCT Rts. 9 & · Structure no. 000000001079240

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,951
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete frame carrying RTE 9 over Pedestrian Underpass in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,951 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,087 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 9
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
Location1.6 MI N of JCT Rts. 9 &
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates41.72208, -73.93164
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,951 (2018)
Projected traffic29,087 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Pedestrian Underpass 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 9 over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 28,951 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.