US Bridges

RTE 213 over Swarte Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.9 MI N JCT Rts 213+I87 · Structure no. 000000001041190

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,513
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 213 over Swarte Kill is a concrete slab carrying RTE 213 over Swarte Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,513 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,109 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 213
CrossesSwarte Kill
Location2.9 MI N JCT Rts 213+I87
RouteState Highway 213
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.85007, -74.03561
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,513 (2020)
Projected traffic3,109 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$739,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 213 over Swarte Kill built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 213 over Swarte 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 213 over Swarte Kill carry?

About 2,513 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 213 over Swarte Kill?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 213 over Swarte Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.