US Bridges

RTE 9A over Access RD to Hhps

Fair

New York County, New York · 6.4 MI NE Route 9A+79 ST · Structure no. 000000002229410

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,703
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 9A over Access RD to Hhps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9A over Access RD to Hhps in New York County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 76,703 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,574 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 9A
CrossesAccess RD to Hhps
Location6.4 MI NE Route 9A+79 ST
RouteState Highway 9A
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.86692, -73.93191
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,703 (2020)
Projected traffic94,574 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9A over Access RD to Hhps built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 9A over Access RD to Hhps 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9A over Access RD to Hhps carry?

About 76,703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9A over Access RD to Hhps?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9A over Access RD to Hhps?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.