US Bridges

Watch Hill Road over 9 9 87032196 RTE 9

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 5.9 MI N JCT Rts 9+129 · Structure no. 000000001005060

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,175
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watch Hill Road over 9 9 87032196 RTE 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watch Hill Road over 9 9 87032196 RTE 9 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 4,175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,845 by 2037. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWatch Hill Road
Crosses9 9 87032196 RTE 9
Location5.9 MI N JCT Rts 9+129
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.23624, -73.91301
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,175 (2017)
Projected traffic5,845 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Watch Hill Road over 9 9 87032196 RTE 9 built?

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

What condition is Watch Hill Road over 9 9 87032196 RTE 9 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Watch Hill Road over 9 9 87032196 RTE 9 carry?

About 4,175 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Watch Hill Road over 9 9 87032196 RTE 9?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Watch Hill Road over 9 9 87032196 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.