US Bridges

RTE 209 over CR 31

Fair

Ulster County, New York · .2 MI W JCT US 209 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001091322

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,130
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over CR 31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over CR 31 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 14,130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,932 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesCR 31
Location.2 MI W JCT US 209 & I87
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97578, -74.0143
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,130 (2020)
Projected traffic19,932 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over CR 31 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over CR 31 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over CR 31 carry?

About 14,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over CR 31?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over CR 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.