US Bridges

RTE 213 over Rondout Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 3.2 MI E JCT Rts 213+209 · Structure no. 000000001041150

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,208
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 213 over Rondout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 213 over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,208 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,389 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 213
CrossesRondout Creek
Location3.2 MI E JCT Rts 213+209
RouteState Highway 213
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.82873, -74.13348
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,208 (2019)
Projected traffic4,389 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 213 over Rondout Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 213 over Rondout Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 213 over Rondout Creek carry?

About 4,208 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 213 over Rondout Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 213 over Rondout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.