US Bridges

RTE 212 over Saw Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.3 MI W JCT Rts 212& 375 · Structure no. 000000001041060

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 212 over Saw Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 212 over Saw Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,432 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 212
CrossesSaw Kill
Location2.3 MI W JCT Rts 212& 375
RouteState Highway 212
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04071, -74.15481
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,208 (2021)
Projected traffic5,432 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 212 over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 212 over Saw Kill carry?

About 5,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 212 over Saw Kill?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 212 over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.