US Bridges

Delaware Avenue over 9W 9W86032007 RTE 9W

Fair

Ulster County, New York · In City of Kingston · Structure no. 000000001070680

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,167
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware Avenue over 9W 9W86032007 RTE 9W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Avenue over 9W 9W86032007 RTE 9W in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 7,167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDelaware Avenue
Crosses9W 9W86032007 RTE 9W
LocationIn City of Kingston
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.92672, -73.98604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,167 (2020)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaware Avenue over 9W 9W86032007 RTE 9W built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware Avenue over 9W 9W86032007 RTE 9W 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Delaware Avenue over 9W 9W86032007 RTE 9W carry?

About 7,167 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Delaware Avenue over 9W 9W86032007 RTE 9W?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware Avenue over 9W 9W86032007 RTE 9W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.