US Bridges

RTE 209 over Neversink River

Fair

Orange County, New York · In Deerpark · Structure no. 000000001040660

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,848
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Neversink River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over Neversink River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,848 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,894 by 2041. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesNeversink River
LocationIn Deerpark
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.45581, -74.60041
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,848 (2018)
Projected traffic4,894 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Neversink River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over Neversink River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Neversink River carry?

About 4,848 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over Neversink River?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over Neversink River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.