US Bridges

RTE 212 over Saw Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 3.7 MI W JCT Rts 212+375 · Structure no. 000000001041040

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 212 over Saw Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 212 over Saw Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 90 years old, older 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 212
CrossesSaw Kill
Location3.7 MI W JCT Rts 212+375
RouteState Highway 212
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05912, -74.159
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 212 over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE 212 over Saw Kill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 212 over Saw Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE 212 over Saw Kill?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 212 over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.