US Bridges

RTE 9 over 95IX RTE I95 North Bus

Fair

New York County, New York · US 9 over 95I · Structure no. 000000005522590

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,208
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 9 over 95IX RTE I95 North Bus is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over 95IX RTE I95 North Bus 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.

It carries about 15,208 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,279 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
Crosses95IX RTE I95 North Bus
LocationUS 9 over 95I
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyNew York County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.84861, -73.93743
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,208 (2019)
Projected traffic15,279 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$23.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over 95IX RTE I95 North Bus built?

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

What condition is RTE 9 over 95IX RTE I95 North Bus 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over 95IX RTE I95 North Bus carry?

About 15,208 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over 95IX RTE I95 North Bus?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over 95IX RTE I95 North Bus?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.