US Bridges

RTE 209 over Fantine Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1N Ellenville · Structure no. 000000001095450

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,559
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 209 over Fantine Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 209 over Fantine Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,559 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,622 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 209
CrossesFantine Kill
Location1N Ellenville
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.7237, -74.38996
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,559 (2011)
Projected traffic13,622 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 209 over Fantine Kill built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 209 over Fantine Kill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 209 over Fantine Kill carry?

About 13,559 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 209 over Fantine Kill?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 209 over Fantine Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.