U.S. ROUTE 209
Carrying U.S. ROUTE 209 over BUSH KILL CREEK
1.4 MILES NORTH OF SOUTH, Pike, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: U.S. ROUTE 209
The U.S. ROUTE 209 bridge in Pike, Pennsylvania carries U.S. ROUTE 209 over BUSH KILL CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 57.8 meters (190 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,658 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How U.S. ROUTE 209 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 57.8 m (190 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,658 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4320009P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
U.S. ROUTE 209 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare U.S. ROUTE 209 against other structures in Pike and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for U.S. ROUTE 209?
U.S. ROUTE 209 in Pike, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is U.S. ROUTE 209 inspected?
U.S. ROUTE 209's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,658 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. U.S. ROUTE 209 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for U.S. ROUTE 209?
U.S. ROUTE 209 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining U.S. ROUTE 209?
U.S. ROUTE 209 is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is U.S. ROUTE 209 and does age affect safety?
U.S. ROUTE 209 was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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