US Bridges

RTE 9W over Lincoln Street

Fair

Ulster County, New York · City of Kingston · Structure no. 000000001070699

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,678
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Lincoln Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over Lincoln Street in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 19,678 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,770 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesLincoln Street
LocationCity of Kingston
RouteU.S. Route 9W
Coordinates41.93668, -73.98346
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,678 (2020)
Projected traffic19,770 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Lincoln Street built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9W over Lincoln Street 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 RTE 9W over Lincoln Street carry?

About 19,678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over Lincoln Street?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over Lincoln Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.