US Bridges

RTE 213 over Rondout Creek

FairPosted for load

Ulster County, New York · JCT RTE 213+RONDOUT CR · Structure no. 000000001041200

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
356 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,513
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 213 over Rondout Creek is a steel arch - thru carrying RTE 213 over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,513 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,052 by 2041. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 213
CrossesRondout Creek
LocationJCT RTE 213+RONDOUT CR
RouteState Highway 213
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.89512, -74.01913
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span340 ft (103.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,513 (2020)
Projected traffic3,052 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 213 over Rondout Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 213 over Rondout Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 213 over Rondout Creek?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 213 over Rondout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.