US Bridges

RTE 9 over HR8 HR11 HR6 HR7 HR9

Fair

New York County, New York · I95 over Hudson River · Structure no. 00000000552250H

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
875 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 9 over HR8 HR11 HR6 HR7 HR9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over HR8 HR11 HR6 HR7 HR9 in New York County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesHR8 HR11 HR6 HR7 HR9
LocationI95 over Hudson River
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84882, -73.94161
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadOther
Structure length875 ft (266.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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$24.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over HR8 HR11 HR6 HR7 HR9 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over HR8 HR11 HR6 HR7 HR9 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 9 over HR8 HR11 HR6 HR7 HR9 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 9 over HR8 HR11 HR6 HR7 HR9?

The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over HR8 HR11 HR6 HR7 HR9?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.