US Bridges

RTE 209 over Rochester Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 4.9 MI N JCT Rts 209+44 · Structure no. 000000001040750

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,986
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Rochester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over Rochester Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,986 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2041. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesRochester Creek
Location4.9 MI N JCT Rts 209+44
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.79181, -74.22857
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,986 (2020)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Rochester Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over Rochester Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Rochester Creek carry?

About 9,986 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over Rochester Creek?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over Rochester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.