US Bridges

RTE 209 over Pine Kill

Poor

Sullivan County, New York · 0.2 MI NE Orange Cl · Structure no. 000000001040670

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,645
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Pine Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over Pine Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,645 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,679 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesPine Kill
Location0.2 MI NE Orange Cl
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.50268, -74.55965
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,645 (2020)
Projected traffic3,679 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$968,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Pine Kill built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over Pine Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Pine Kill carry?

About 3,645 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over Pine Kill?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over Pine Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.