US Bridges

RTE 9W over Catskill Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 0.6 MI S JCT Rts 9W & 23 · Structure no. 000000001007470

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
419 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,590
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Catskill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 9W over Catskill Creek in Greene 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 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 13,590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,509 by 2041. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesCatskill Creek
Location0.6 MI S JCT Rts 9W & 23
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22484, -73.87062
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,590 (2020)
Projected traffic16,509 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$19.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Catskill Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 9W over Catskill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Catskill Creek carry?

About 13,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over Catskill Creek?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over Catskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.