US Bridges

RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT 9W & 81 · Structure no. 000000001053550

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,416
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 12,416 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,241 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location1.5 MI N JCT 9W & 81
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38345, -73.83292
Functional classRural 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.
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,416 (2016)
Projected traffic13,241 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 12,416 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.