US Bridges

RTE 9W over CSXT River Line

Fair

Ulster County, New York · In West Park · Structure no. 000000001007330

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,352
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over CSXT River Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 9W over CSXT River Line in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 88 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 10,352 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesCSXT River Line
LocationIn West Park
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.7925, -73.96023
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,352 (2021)
Projected traffic10,450 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over CSXT River Line built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is RTE 9W over CSXT River Line 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over CSXT River Line carry?

About 10,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over CSXT River Line?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over CSXT River Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.