US Bridges

RTE 209 over Sandburg Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 4.3 MI S JCT Rts 209+52 · Structure no. 000000001091340

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Sandburg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over Sandburg Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 5,788 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,815 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesSandburg Creek
Location4.3 MI S JCT Rts 209+52
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.66562, -74.42494
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,788 (2021)
Projected traffic5,815 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Sandburg Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over Sandburg Creek 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 Sandburg Creek carry?

About 5,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over Sandburg Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over Sandburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.