RTE 208 over Platte Kill
PoorUlster County, New York · 1.9 MI S JCT SH208 &SH299 · Structure no. 000000001040630
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,521
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 208 over Platte Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 208 over Platte Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,521 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,706 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 208 over Platte Kill built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 208 over Platte Kill in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 208 over Platte Kill carry?
About 5,521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 208 over Platte Kill?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 208 over Platte Kill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.