US Bridges

RTE 212 over Tributary to Saw Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT Rts 212+375 · Structure no. 000000001041110

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,487
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 212 over Tributary to Saw Kill is a concrete slab carrying RTE 212 over Tributary to Saw Kill 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 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 10,487 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,975 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 212
CrossesTributary to Saw Kill
Location0.1 MI W JCT Rts 212+375
RouteState Highway 212
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03815, -74.11268
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,487 (2020)
Projected traffic12,975 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$592,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 212 over Tributary to Saw Kill built?

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

What condition is RTE 212 over Tributary to 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 212 over Tributary to Saw Kill carry?

About 10,487 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 212 over Tributary to Saw Kill?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 212 over Tributary to Saw Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.