US Bridges

RTE 9J over Vlockie Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · .4M S JCT Rt 9J & Rt 150 · Structure no. 000000001006610

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,198
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9J over Vlockie Kill is a concrete slab carrying RTE 9J over Vlockie Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9J
CrossesVlockie Kill
Location.4M S JCT Rt 9J & Rt 150
RouteState Highway 9J
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.52575, -73.7577
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,198 (2021)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9J over Vlockie Kill built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9J over Vlockie Kill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9J over Vlockie Kill carry?

About 1,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9J over Vlockie Kill?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9J over Vlockie Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.