US Bridges

RTE 9W over RTE 218

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT Rts 9W+293 · Structure no. 000000001007199

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over RTE 218 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 9W over RTE 218 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 85 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 6 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,869 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesRTE 218
LocationJCT Rts 9W+293
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.38727, -73.99703
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2020)
Projected traffic14,869 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over RTE 218 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is RTE 9W over RTE 218 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 March 2023.

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

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over RTE 218?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over RTE 218?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.