US Bridges

RTE 212 over Silver Hollow

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 4.4 MI E JCT SH28 & SH212 · Structure no. 000000001041020

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 212 over Silver Hollow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 212 over Silver Hollow in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 212
CrossesSilver Hollow
Location4.4 MI E JCT SH28 & SH212
RouteState Highway 212
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07428, -74.22293
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 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 closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 212 over Silver Hollow built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 212 over Silver Hollow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 212 over Silver Hollow carry?

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

How long is RTE 212 over Silver Hollow?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 212 over Silver Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.