RTE 212 over Beaver Kill
PoorUlster County, New York · 4.1 MI E JCT Rts 212+28 · Structure no. 000000001041010
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 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 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 August 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 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 212 over Beaver Kill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.