US Bridges

RTE 909C over Maguire Avenue

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 1 MI E JCT SH440 & Ws Exp · Structure no. 000000001067512

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,201
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 909C over Maguire Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 909C over Maguire Avenue in Richmond County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 18,201 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,442 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 909C
CrossesMaguire Avenue
Location1 MI E JCT SH440 & Ws Exp
RouteInterstate 909C
Coordinates40.52975, -74.21104
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,201 (2020)
Projected traffic22,442 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 909C over Maguire Avenue built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 909C over Maguire Avenue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 909C over Maguire Avenue carry?

About 18,201 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 909C over Maguire Avenue?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 909C over Maguire Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.