US Bridges

RTE 209 over Rondout Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · JCT RTE 209 & Roundout CR · Structure no. 000000001040740

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,559
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Rondout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 13,559 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,622 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesRondout Creek
LocationJCT RTE 209 & Roundout CR
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.73821, -74.37679
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 closed—
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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Rondout Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over Rondout Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Rondout Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 209 over Rondout Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over Rondout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.