US Bridges

County Road 29 over RTE 209

Good

Ulster County, New York · 2.5 MI S JCT Rts 209+28 · Structure no. 000000001040780

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
781
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over RTE 209 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29 over RTE 209 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesRTE 209
Location2.5 MI S JCT Rts 209+28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92656, -74.06503
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2020)
Projected traffic966 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over RTE 209 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over RTE 209 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over RTE 209 carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over RTE 209?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over RTE 209?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.