US Bridges

RTE 9D over Indian Brook Road India

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 2.0 Mi. S.Jct.Rts 9D&301 · Structure no. 000000001006300

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
630 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,815
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9D over Indian Brook Road India is a steel arch - deck carrying RTE 9D over Indian Brook Road India in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 96 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 5 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 8,815 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,195 by 2041. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9D
CrossesIndian Brook Road India
Location2.0 Mi. S.Jct.Rts 9D&301
RouteState Highway 9D
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.40472, -73.93141
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,815 (2018)
Projected traffic9,195 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$31 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9D over Indian Brook Road India built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is RTE 9D over Indian Brook Road India 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9D over Indian Brook Road India carry?

About 8,815 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9D over Indian Brook Road India?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9D over Indian Brook Road India?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.