US Bridges

RTE 209 over Leuren Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.7 MI S JCT Rts 209 + 52 · Structure no. 000000001040720

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Leuren Kill is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 209 over Leuren Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5,788 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,815 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 209
CrossesLeuren Kill
Location1.7 MI S JCT Rts 209 + 52
RouteU.S. Route 209
Coordinates41.6965, -74.40971
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,788 (2021)
Projected traffic5,815 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Leuren Kill built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over Leuren 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Leuren Kill carry?

About 5,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over Leuren Kill?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over Leuren Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.