US Bridges

RTE 9W over 87IX Pedestrian Walkway

Fair

Rockland County, New York · JCT RTE 9W NB+I87 Int 10 · Structure no. 000000001007080

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,275
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 9W over 87IX Pedestrian Walkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over 87IX Pedestrian Walkway in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 71 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 11,275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,327 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
Crosses87IX Pedestrian Walkway
LocationJCT RTE 9W NB+I87 Int 10
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.0798, -73.9218
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,275 (2020)
Projected traffic11,327 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$16.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over 87IX Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 9W over 87IX Pedestrian Walkway 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over 87IX Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 11,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over 87IX Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over 87IX Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.