US Bridges

RTE 9W over Minisceongo Creek

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.6 MI S JCT Rts 9W+210 · Structure no. 000000001007130

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,052
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Minisceongo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 9W over Minisceongo Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 13,052 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,113 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesMinisceongo Creek
Location1.6 MI S JCT Rts 9W+210
RouteU.S. Route 9W
Coordinates41.20411, -73.98407
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,052 (2017)
Projected traffic13,113 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Minisceongo Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9W over Minisceongo Creek 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 RTE 9W over Minisceongo Creek carry?

About 13,052 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over Minisceongo Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RTE 9W over Minisceongo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.