US Bridges

RTE 209 over 9W 9W86033023 RTE 9W

Fair

Ulster County, New York · Jct. Rtes. 9W & 209 · Structure no. 000000001007361

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,751
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over 9W 9W86033023 RTE 9W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over 9W 9W86033023 RTE 9W in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 10,751 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,165 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
Crosses9W 9W86033023 RTE 9W
LocationJct. Rtes. 9W & 209
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97452, -73.98902
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,751 (2020)
Projected traffic15,165 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over 9W 9W86033023 RTE 9W built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over 9W 9W86033023 RTE 9W 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over 9W 9W86033023 RTE 9W carry?

About 10,751 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over 9W 9W86033023 RTE 9W?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over 9W 9W86033023 RTE 9W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.