US Bridges

RTE 9W over Climax Brook

Fair

Greene County, New York · 0.7 MI S JCT Rts 9W & 81 · Structure no. 000000001007520

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,023
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Climax Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 9W over Climax Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,023 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,531 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesClimax Brook
Location0.7 MI S JCT Rts 9W & 81
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35528, -73.83771
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,023 (2021)
Projected traffic8,531 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Climax Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9W over Climax Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Climax Brook carry?

About 7,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over Climax Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over Climax Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.