US Bridges

RTE 9 over Ramp- Dunn to Broadway

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.7 M NE I-787 Exit 3 · Structure no. 00000000109302B

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
789 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
31,748
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Ramp- Dunn to Broadway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Ramp- Dunn to Broadway in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 31,748 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,897 by 2041. The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesRamp- Dunn to Broadway
Location0.7 M NE I-787 Exit 3
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64209, -73.74531
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length789 ft (240.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,748 (2007)
Projected traffic31,897 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Ramp- Dunn to Broadway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Ramp- Dunn to Broadway 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 9 over Ramp- Dunn to Broadway carry?

About 31,748 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Ramp- Dunn to Broadway?

The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Ramp- Dunn to Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.