US Bridges

RTE 9 over AMTRAK RR W Conn Relief

Good

New York County, New York · Riverside DR Bet 69&72 ST · Structure no. 000000002269200

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
863 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
95,281
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over AMTRAK RR W Conn Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over AMTRAK RR W Conn Relief in New York County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95,281 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,481 by 2041. The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 9
CrossesAMTRAK RR W Conn Relief
LocationRiverside DR Bet 69&72 ST
RouteCity Street 9
Coordinates40.78, -73.98832
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length863 ft (263 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,281 (2020)
Projected traffic117,481 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$60.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over AMTRAK RR W Conn Relief built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over AMTRAK RR W Conn Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over AMTRAK RR W Conn Relief carry?

About 95,281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over AMTRAK RR W Conn Relief?

The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over AMTRAK RR W Conn Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.