US Bridges

RTE 9W over CSXT River Line

Fair

Ulster County, New York · At Bristol Beach Ste Park · Structure no. 000000001007390

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,442
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over CSXT River Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 9W over CSXT River Line in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,442 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,966 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesCSXT River Line
LocationAt Bristol Beach Ste Park
RouteU.S. Route 9W
Coordinates42.10896, -73.93731
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,442 (2017)
Projected traffic2,966 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over CSXT River Line built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

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 2,442 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over CSXT River Line?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over CSXT River Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.