US Bridges

RTE 209 over Homowack Kill

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 209 209 96021121 · Structure no. 000000001080120

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,304
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Homowack Kill is a steel culvert carrying RTE 209 over Homowack Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 6,304 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesHomowack Kill
Location209 209 96021121
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.63963, -74.44548
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

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 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$351,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Homowack Kill built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over Homowack Kill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Homowack Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE 209 over Homowack Kill?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns RTE 209 over Homowack Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.