US Bridges

RTE 44 over RTE 9W

FairPosted for load

Ulster County, New York · JCT Rts 44-55 < 9W · Structure no. 000000005054450

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,389
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 44 over RTE 9W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 44 over RTE 9W in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,389 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,834 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44
CrossesRTE 9W
LocationJCT Rts 44-55 < 9W
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.7076, -73.9664
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,389 (2017)
Projected traffic11,834 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44 over RTE 9W built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE 44 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 44 over RTE 9W carry?

About 8,389 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 44 over RTE 9W?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44 over RTE 9W?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.