US Bridges

RTE 212 over Tannery Brook

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.0 MI W JCT Rts 212+375 · Structure no. 000000001041080

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 212 over Tannery Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 212 over Tannery Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1935, 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 5,208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,443 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 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
CrossesTannery Brook
Location1.0 MI W JCT Rts 212+375
RouteState Highway 212
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04043, -74.12824
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,208 (2021)
Projected traffic6,443 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$796,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 212 over Tannery Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 212 over Tannery Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 212 over Tannery Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 212 over Tannery Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 212 over Tannery Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.