US Bridges

RTE 212 over Beaver Kill

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 3.6 MI E JCT Rts 212+28 · Structure no. 000000001041000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 212 over Beaver Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 212 over Beaver Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRTE 212
CrossesBeaver Kill
Location3.6 MI E JCT Rts 212+28
RouteState Highway 212
Coordinates42.06752, -74.2313
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2020)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 212 over Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 212 over Beaver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 212 over Beaver Kill carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 212 over Beaver Kill?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 212 over Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.