US Bridges

RTE 209 over Beer Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · .3 MI N JCT US 209 & SH52 · Structure no. 000000001040730

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,559
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Beer Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over Beer Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 13,559 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,622 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesBeer Kill
Location.3 MI N JCT US 209 & SH52
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.71974, -74.3933
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,559 (2011)
Projected traffic13,622 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Beer Kill built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over Beer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Beer Kill carry?

About 13,559 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over Beer Kill?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over Beer Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.