RTE 209 over Esopus Creek
GoodUlster County, New York · .3 Mile E JCT US209 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001040812
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 408 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,130
- 2020 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 14,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,932 by 2041. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 209 over Esopus Creek carry?
About 14,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 209 over Esopus Creek?
The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 209 over Esopus Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.