RTE 9 over Clove Creek
GoodPutnam County, New York · 3.6 MI N JCT US 9 & SH 30 · Structure no. 000000001005190
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,532
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Clove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Clove Creek in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 85 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,532 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,689 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Clove Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is RTE 9 over Clove Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Clove Creek carry?
About 16,532 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Clove Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Clove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.