RTE 9W over Black Creek
FairUlster County, New York · 5.4 MI N JCT Rts 9W+299 · Structure no. 000000001007340
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,352
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9W over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 9W over Black Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1930, 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 10,352 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9W over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 9W over Black 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 9W over Black Creek carry?
About 10,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9W over Black Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9W over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.