RTE 9W over Sawyerkill Creek
FairUlster County, New York · 0.7 MI N JCT Rts 9W & 32 · Structure no. 000000001007380
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,884
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9W over Sawyerkill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 9W over Sawyerkill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 108 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 2,884 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,503 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9W over Sawyerkill Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is RTE 9W over Sawyerkill 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9W over Sawyerkill Creek carry?
About 2,884 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9W over Sawyerkill Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9W over Sawyerkill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.