US Bridges

Foster Road over RTE 909C RTE 909C

Fair

Richmond County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT SH440 &ws Ex · Structure no. 000000001067520

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,633
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster Road over RTE 909C RTE 909C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foster Road over RTE 909C RTE 909C 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 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 9,633 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,702 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFoster Road
CrossesRTE 909C RTE 909C
Location1.5 MI E JCT SH440 &ws Ex
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.5322, -74.203
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,633 (2020)
Projected traffic11,702 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foster Road over RTE 909C RTE 909C built?

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

What condition is Foster Road over RTE 909C RTE 909C 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Foster Road over RTE 909C RTE 909C carry?

About 9,633 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Foster Road over RTE 909C RTE 909C?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Foster Road over RTE 909C RTE 909C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.