US Bridges

RTE 9W over Black Forest Crk

Good

Orange County, New York · 4.6 MI N JCT US9W & SH293 · Structure no. 000000001007209

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Black Forest Crk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 9W over Black Forest Crk in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,869 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesBlack Forest Crk
Location4.6 MI N JCT US9W & SH293
RouteU.S. Route 9W
Coordinates41.42041, -74.02756
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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$635,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Black Forest Crk built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9W over Black Forest Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Black Forest Crk carry?

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

How long is RTE 9W over Black Forest Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 9W over Black Forest Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.