US Bridges

RTE 209 over Gumaer Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 30 MI NE JCT Rts 209 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001040690

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,304
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Gumaer Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 209 over Gumaer Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,304 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 209
CrossesGumaer Brook
Location30 MI NE JCT Rts 209 + 17
RouteU.S. Route 209
Coordinates41.59612, -74.46845
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,304 (2020)
Projected traffic6,363 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Gumaer Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 209 over Gumaer Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Gumaer Brook carry?

About 6,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over Gumaer Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over Gumaer Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.