RTE 209 over Wilsey Brook
PoorSullivan County, New York · 1.4 MI NE JCT US209 &SH17 · Structure no. 000000001040680
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,304
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 209 over Wilsey Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 209 over Wilsey Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 69 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 6,304 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 209 over Wilsey Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is RTE 209 over Wilsey Brook 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 209 over Wilsey Brook carry?
About 6,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 209 over Wilsey Brook?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 209 over Wilsey Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.