US Bridges

RTE 209 over North Peters Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 5.9 MI N JCT Rts 209 & 44 · Structure no. 000000001040760

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,421
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over North Peters Kill is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 209 over North Peters 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 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 9,421 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesNorth Peters Kill
Location5.9 MI N JCT Rts 209 & 44
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.79805, -74.21194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,421 (2021)
Projected traffic9,510 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over North Peters Kill built?

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

What condition is RTE 209 over North Peters 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over North Peters Kill carry?

About 9,421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over North Peters Kill?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over North Peters Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.