US Bridges

RTE 214 over Unknown Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1.1 MI S JCT SH23A &SH214 · Structure no. 000000001041290

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 214 over Unknown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 214 over Unknown Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,032 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 214
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location1.1 MI S JCT SH23A &SH214
RouteState Highway 214
Coordinates42.18503, -74.19393
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 214 over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 214 over Unknown 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 214 over Unknown Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 214 over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 214 over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.