US Bridges

RTE 9 over Furnace Dock Road

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.5 MI N JCT Rts 9+129 · Structure no. 000000001005030

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,494
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Furnace Dock Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE 9 over Furnace Dock Road in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 39,494 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,714 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesFurnace Dock Road
Location2.5 MI N JCT Rts 9+129
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.22878, -73.91165
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,494 (2020)
Projected traffic55,714 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Furnace Dock Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Furnace Dock Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Furnace Dock Road carry?

About 39,494 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Furnace Dock Road?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Furnace Dock Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.