RTE 9A
Carrying RTE 9A over SAW MILL RIVER
0.6 M1 E JCT RTE 9, Westchester, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 9A
The RTE 9A bridge in Westchester, New York carries RTE 9A over SAW MILL RIVER. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,315 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 9A compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 2017
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,315 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002254850
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 9A is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RTE 9A against other structures in Westchester and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 9A?
RTE 9A in Westchester, New York, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 9A inspected?
RTE 9A's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,315 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 9A is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 9A?
RTE 9A has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 9A?
RTE 9A is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is RTE 9A and does age affect safety?
RTE 9A was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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