US Bridges

RTE 9 over Welcher Ave

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 5.8 MI N JCT Rts 9+129 · Structure no. 000000001005099

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,253
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Welcher Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Welcher Ave 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 5 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 38,253 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,963 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesWelcher Ave
Location5.8 MI N JCT Rts 9+129
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.27055, -73.93439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,253 (2021)
Projected traffic53,963 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Welcher Ave built?

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

What condition is RTE 9 over Welcher Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Welcher Ave carry?

About 38,253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Welcher Ave?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Welcher Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.