US Bridges

RTE 981M over CSXT River Line

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1 MI S JCT US 9W & US 209 · Structure no. 000000001050440

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,566
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 981M over CSXT River Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 981M over CSXT River Line in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,566 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,667 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 981M
CrossesCSXT River Line
Location1 MI S JCT US 9W & US 209
RouteState Highway 981M
Coordinates41.95901, -73.99234
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,566 (2016)
Projected traffic21,667 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 981M over CSXT River Line built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 981M over CSXT River Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 981M over CSXT River Line carry?

About 21,566 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 981M over CSXT River Line?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 981M over CSXT River Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.