RTE 9W over Moodna Creek
PoorOrange County, New York · 2.1 MI S JCT Rts 9W+94 · Structure no. 000000001007260
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 237 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,252
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9W over Moodna Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 9W over Moodna Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,337 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9W over Moodna Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is RTE 9W over Moodna Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9W over Moodna Creek carry?
About 18,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9W over Moodna Creek?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9W over Moodna Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.