US Bridges

RTE 9W over CSX Trans Quassaick Cre

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, New York · JCT US 9W & Quassaick Crk · Structure no. 000000001007280

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
574 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,809
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over CSX Trans Quassaick Cre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over CSX Trans Quassaick Cre in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 10,809 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,859 by 2041. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesCSX Trans Quassaick Cre
LocationJCT US 9W & Quassaick Crk
RouteU.S. Route 9W
Coordinates41.49127, -74.02187
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length574 ft (175 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,809 (2020)
Projected traffic10,859 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$22.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over CSX Trans Quassaick Cre built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 9W over CSX Trans Quassaick Cre 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over CSX Trans Quassaick Cre carry?

About 10,809 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over CSX Trans Quassaick Cre?

The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over CSX Trans Quassaick Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.