US Bridges

RTE 212 over Mink Hollow Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 6.2 MI E JCT Rts 212&28 · Structure no. 000000001041030

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 212 over Mink Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 212 over Mink Hollow Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 212
CrossesMink Hollow Creek
Location6.2 MI E JCT Rts 212&28
RouteState Highway 212
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06949, -74.19504
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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 closed25.5 mi (41 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 Mink Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 212 over Mink Hollow Creek 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 Mink Hollow Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 212 over Mink Hollow Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 212 over Mink Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.