US Bridges

RTE 218 over 9W 9W83021029 RTE 9W

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.8 MI N JCT Rts 9W+6 · Structure no. 000000001007170

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,766
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 218 over 9W 9W83021029 RTE 9W is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 218 over 9W 9W83021029 RTE 9W in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 2,766 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,872 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 218
Crosses9W 9W83021029 RTE 9W
Location2.8 MI N JCT Rts 9W+6
RouteState Highway 218
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.35518, -73.97364
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,766 (2010)
Projected traffic3,872 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 218 over 9W 9W83021029 RTE 9W built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 218 over 9W 9W83021029 RTE 9W 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 218 over 9W 9W83021029 RTE 9W carry?

About 2,766 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 218 over 9W 9W83021029 RTE 9W?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 218 over 9W 9W83021029 RTE 9W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.