US Bridges

RTE 9J over Moordener Kill

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.9 MI N JCT Rts 150 & 9J · Structure no. 000000001006620

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,198
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9J over Moordener Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9J over Moordener Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,956 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9J
CrossesMoordener Kill
Location0.9 MI N JCT Rts 150 & 9J
RouteState Highway 9J
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54345, -73.7491
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,198 (2020)
Projected traffic3,956 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9J over Moordener Kill built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9J over Moordener Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

About 3,198 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9J over Moordener Kill?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9J over Moordener Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.