US Bridges

RTE 9W over RTE 218

Fair

Orange County, New York · 8.3 MI N JCT Rts 9W + 293 · Structure no. 000000001007249

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,929
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 1941, so it is 84 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 12,929 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,989 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesRTE 218
Location8.3 MI N JCT Rts 9W + 293
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.44907, -74.03234
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,929 (2020)
Projected traffic12,989 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over RTE 218 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

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 12,929 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over RTE 218?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over RTE 218?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.