US Bridges

RTE 209 over Esopus Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.6 MI S JCT Rts 209+28 · Structure no. 000000001040790

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,268
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Esopus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 12,268 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,325 by 2041. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 209
CrossesEsopus Creek
Location1.6 MI S JCT Rts 209+28
RouteU.S. Route 209
Coordinates41.93565, -74.05347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,268 (2019)
Projected traffic12,325 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 209 over Esopus 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Esopus Creek carry?

About 12,268 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.