RTE 212 over Baumgarten Creek
FairUlster County, New York · 0.5 MI E JCT Rts 212+375 · Structure no. 000000001041120
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,298
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 212 over Baumgarten Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 212 over Baumgarten Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5,298 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,526 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 212 over Baumgarten Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 212 over Baumgarten 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 212 over Baumgarten Creek carry?
About 5,298 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 212 over Baumgarten Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 212 over Baumgarten Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.