US Bridges

RTE 209 over CSX Trans/ River Line

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1 MI E JCT U.S.209 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001040832

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,751
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over CSX Trans/ River Line is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 209 over CSX Trans/ River Line in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,751 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,165 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesCSX Trans/ River Line
Location1 MI E JCT U.S.209 & I87
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97471, -73.99172
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,751 (2020)
Projected traffic15,165 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over CSX Trans/ River Line built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 209 over CSX Trans/ River Line 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over CSX Trans/ River Line carry?

About 10,751 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over CSX Trans/ River Line?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over CSX Trans/ River Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.