US Bridges

RTE 9 over RTE 907V AMTRAK

Fair

New York County, New York · JCT of RTE 9A + 79 ST · Structure no. 000000002229290

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122,595
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over RTE 907V AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over RTE 907V AMTRAK in New York County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 122,595 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,159 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 9
CrossesRTE 907V AMTRAK
LocationJCT of RTE 9A + 79 ST
RouteCity Street 9
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.78554, -73.984
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,595 (2019)
Projected traffic151,159 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over RTE 907V AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over RTE 907V AMTRAK 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 9 over RTE 907V AMTRAK carry?

About 122,595 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over RTE 907V AMTRAK?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over RTE 907V AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.