US Bridges

RTE 214 over Unknown Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · .6 MI SW JCT SH23A &SH214 · Structure no. 000000001041300

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 214 over Unknown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 214 over Unknown Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,032 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 214
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location.6 MI SW JCT SH23A &SH214
RouteState Highway 214
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19015, -74.18819
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 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 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 214 over Unknown 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 July 2023.

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 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 214 over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.