US Bridges

U.S. Route 209 over Raymondskill Creek

Good

Pike County, Pennsylvania · 2.7 Miles South of Route · Structure no. 4320014P0000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,631
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

U.S. Route 209 over Raymondskill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Route 209 over Raymondskill Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 209
CrossesRaymondskill Creek
Location2.7 Miles South of Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 14
Coordinates41.28711, -74.83422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2022)
Projected traffic1,957 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$62,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 209 over Raymondskill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is U.S. Route 209 over Raymondskill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 209 over Raymondskill Creek carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 209 over Raymondskill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 209 over Raymondskill Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.