US Bridges

RTE 9 over Central Avenue

Good

Westchester County, New York · 6.9 MI N JCT US 9 & SH129 · Structure no. 000000001005140

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,253
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Central Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Central Avenue in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,253 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,963 by 2041. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 9
CrossesCentral Avenue
Location6.9 MI N JCT US 9 & SH129
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates41.28836, -73.92858
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,253 (2021)
Projected traffic53,963 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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$31.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Central Avenue built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Central Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over Central Avenue carry?

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

How long is RTE 9 over Central Avenue?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Central Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.