US Bridges

RTE 214 over Myrtle Brook

Fair

Greene County, New York · Rt 214 1.1 MI Sofedgewood · Structure no. 000000001041260

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 214 over Myrtle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 214 over Myrtle Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,032 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 214
CrossesMyrtle Brook
LocationRt 214 1.1 MI Sofedgewood
RouteState Highway 214
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13376, -74.23117
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2021)
Projected traffic1,032 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$598,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 214 over Myrtle Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 214 over Myrtle Brook 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 214 over Myrtle Brook carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 214 over Myrtle Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns RTE 214 over Myrtle Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.