US Bridges

RTE 9 over Moordener Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.7 MI Sout of East Green · Structure no. 000000001005490

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,828
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Moordener Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Moordener Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,828 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,925 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesMoordener Kill
Location2.7 MI Sout of East Green
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.555, -73.67673
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,828 (2020)
Projected traffic20,925 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Moordener Kill built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Moordener Kill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Moordener Kill carry?

About 20,828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Moordener Kill?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Moordener Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.