US Bridges

RTE 209 over Ver Nooy Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.6 MI N JCT Rts 209+55 · Structure no. 000000001027110

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,261
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Ver Nooy Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over Ver Nooy Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 92 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 10,261 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,309 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 97.6 mi (157 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesVer Nooy Kill
Location1.6 MI N JCT Rts 209+55
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.75754, -74.35873
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,261 (2019)
Projected traffic10,309 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed97.6 mi (157 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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Ver Nooy Kill built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 209 over Ver Nooy Kill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Ver Nooy Kill carry?

About 10,261 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over Ver Nooy Kill?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over Ver Nooy Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.