FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 214

Carrying RTE 214 over STONY CLOVE CREEK

0.2 MI N JCT RTS 214 & 28, Ulster, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 214

The RTE 214 bridge in Ulster, New York carries RTE 214 over STONY CLOVE CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 29.6 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,219 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE 214 compares

▲ 3.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of New York bridges
406
Bridges in Ulster · 72 in Poor condition
RTE 214 45.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
29.6 m (97 ft)
Deck Width
10.8 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,219 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001018780

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 214 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE 214 against other structures in Ulster and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 214?

RTE 214 in Ulster, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 214 inspected?

RTE 214's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,219 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 214 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 214?

RTE 214 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 214?

RTE 214 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 214 and does age affect safety?

RTE 214 was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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