US Bridges

RTE 9W over Hudson Valley Trail

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.1 MI S JCT US9W & SH299 · Structure no. 000000001007310

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,287
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Hudson Valley Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 9W over Hudson Valley Trail in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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 28,287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,419 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesHudson Valley Trail
Location2.1 MI S JCT US9W & SH299
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.71245, -73.96426
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,287 (2017)
Projected traffic28,419 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Hudson Valley Trail built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is RTE 9W over Hudson Valley Trail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Hudson Valley Trail carry?

About 28,287 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over Hudson Valley Trail?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over Hudson Valley Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.