RTE 9
RTE 9 in JCT Of Rte 9a + 79 ST, New York County, New York received a condition grade of C (40/100). Built in 1937, the bridge carries 123K vehicles daily on RTE 9 over Rte 907v Amtrak.
RTE 9 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 40/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1937, making it 89 years old — well beyond the typical 50-year design life of bridges constructed in that era. Bridges of this vintage usually need substantial rehabilitation or replacement once their original components have aged out, regardless of current condition ratings. RTE 9 carries an average daily traffic count of 122,595 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Rte 907v Amtrak. The owning agency is City/Municipal; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
RTE 9 is a 89-year-old bridge located JCT Of Rte 9a + 79 ST in New York County, New York. The bridge carries RTE 9 over Rte 907v Amtrak with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 123K vehicles per day. Built in 1937, the structure spans 22.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (40/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by City/Municipal.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE 9 has a Condition Score of 40/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
RTE 9 was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE 9 carries approximately 123K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 22.9 meters long and located on RTE 9 in JCT Of Rte 9a + 79 ST, New York County, New York.
No, RTE 9 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
RTE 9 is located JCT Of Rte 9a + 79 ST in New York County, New York. The bridge carries RTE 9 over Rte 907v Amtrak. Its coordinates are 40.785539, -73.983997. It is maintained by City/Municipal.
RTE 9 carries RTE 9 over Rte 907v Amtrak. The bridge is 22.9 meters long and was built in 1937.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.