US Bridges

RTE 9 over Philipse Brook Road

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 3.5 MI S JCT US 9 & SH301 · Structure no. 000000001005170

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,047
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Philipse Brook Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 9 over Philipse Brook Road in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 12,047 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,161 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 9
CrossesPhilipse Brook Road
Location3.5 MI S JCT US 9 & SH301
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates41.38925, -73.91301
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,047 (2017)
Projected traffic12,161 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Philipse Brook Road built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Philipse Brook Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Philipse Brook Road carry?

About 12,047 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Philipse Brook Road?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Philipse Brook Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.