FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 212

Carrying RTE 212 over BEAVER KILL

1.6 MI E JCT RTS 212+28, Ulster, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
66 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 212

The RTE 212 bridge in Ulster, New York carries RTE 212 over BEAVER KILL. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,234 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 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 66.2 metric tons.

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

How RTE 212 compares

▲ 24.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of New York bridges
406
Bridges in Ulster · 72 in Poor condition
RTE 212 66.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.6
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
66.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
29.0 m (95 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,234 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001040990

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 212 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 212 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 212?

RTE 212 in Ulster, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 212 inspected?

RTE 212'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 1,234 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 212 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 212?

RTE 212 has an NBI inventory load rating of 66.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 212?

RTE 212 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 212 and does age affect safety?

RTE 212 was built in 2016, making it 10 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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