US Bridges

RTE 209 over Kripplebush Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 8.9 MI N JCT Rts 209+44 · Structure no. 000000001040770

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,421
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Kripplebush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 209 over Kripplebush Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesKripplebush Creek
Location8.9 MI N JCT Rts 209+44
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.83028, -74.17893
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 inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Kripplebush Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over Kripplebush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Kripplebush Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 209 over Kripplebush Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE 209 over Kripplebush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.