US Bridges

RTE 9W over Hans Vosen Kill

Fair

Greene County, New York · .1 MI S JCT 9W + 23 · Structure no. 000000001007490

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,590
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Hans Vosen Kill is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 9W over Hans Vosen Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 6 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesHans Vosen Kill
Location.1 MI S JCT 9W + 23
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23174, -73.86994
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,590 (2020)
Projected traffic16,509 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Hans Vosen Kill built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is RTE 9W over Hans Vosen Kill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Hans Vosen Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE 9W over Hans Vosen Kill?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns RTE 9W over Hans Vosen Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.