US Bridges

RTE 213 over Tongore Brook

FairPosted for load

Ulster County, New York · 0.75 MI S JCT Rts 28A&213 · Structure no. 000000003041140

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,080
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 213 over Tongore Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 213 over Tongore Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 213
CrossesTongore Brook
Location0.75 MI S JCT Rts 28A&213
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92188, -74.21429
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2017)
Projected traffic1,126 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 213 over Tongore Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 213 over Tongore Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 213 over Tongore Brook carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 213 over Tongore Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 213 over Tongore Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.