US Bridges

RTE 9W over Municipal Parking Lot E

Fair

Ulster County, New York · Rt 9W at Kingston S Line · Structure no. 000000001069749

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
967 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,388
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Municipal Parking Lot E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over Municipal Parking Lot E in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 18,388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,474 by 2041. The structure is 967 ft (294.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesMunicipal Parking Lot E
LocationRt 9W at Kingston S Line
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.91803, -73.98192
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length967 ft (294.7 m)
Longest span355 ft (108.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,388 (2020)
Projected traffic18,474 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$52 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Municipal Parking Lot E built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9W over Municipal Parking Lot E 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Municipal Parking Lot E carry?

About 18,388 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over Municipal Parking Lot E?

The structure is 967 ft (294.7 m) long with a longest span of 355 ft (108.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over Municipal Parking Lot E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.