US Bridges

RTE 9W over Cedar Pond Brook

Good

Rockland County, New York · 2.5 MI E Pip Exit 15 · Structure no. 000000001007140

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
399 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,052
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Cedar Pond Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over Cedar Pond Brook in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,052 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,113 by 2041. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesCedar Pond Brook
Location2.5 MI E Pip Exit 15
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.22805, -73.98755
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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 closed10.6 mi (17 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$16.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Cedar Pond Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9W over Cedar Pond Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Cedar Pond Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 9W over Cedar Pond Brook?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over Cedar Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.