US Bridges

RTE 9W over Esopus Creek

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 7.3 MI N JCT Rts 9W+209 · Structure no. 000000001007370

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
267 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,282
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Esopus Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 9W over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,282 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,920 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesEsopus Creek
Location7.3 MI N JCT Rts 9W+209
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07148, -73.95056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span263 ft (80.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,282 (2021)
Projected traffic14,920 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 9W over Esopus Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Esopus Creek carry?

About 12,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 263 ft (80.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.