US Bridges

RTE 213 over Rondout Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 5.3 MI E JCT Rts 213 &209 · Structure no. 000000001041160

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,208
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 213 over Rondout Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 213 over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,208 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,389 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 213
CrossesRondout Creek
Location5.3 MI E JCT Rts 213 &209
RouteState Highway 213
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.83968, -74.10663
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,208 (2019)
Projected traffic4,389 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 213 over Rondout Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 213 over Rondout 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 July 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 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 213 over Rondout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.