Rte 44 over Rte 9W
Ulster County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte 44 over Rte 9W in Ulster County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, making it 59 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,389 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2017).
- It is one of 222 of the 392 inventoried bridges in Ulster County rated fair (56.6%); 81 (20.7%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 141 ft |
| Location | Jct Rts 44-55 < 9W |
| NBI structure number | 000000005054450 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Ulster County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 44 over AMTRAK Gerald Drive Ri | 1930 | 38,047 | Fair |
| Rte I87 over Rte 213 Wallkill River | 1955 | 35,755 | Poor |
| Rte I87 over Rondout Creek | 1953 | 35,755 | Fair |
| Rte I87 over County Road 25 | 1955 | 35,755 | Fair |
| Rte I87 over Whiteport Road | 1999 | 35,755 | Good |
| Rte I87 over Hurley Ave | 1953 | 35,755 | Poor |
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