US Bridges

Dec Access RD over Mud Pond

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, New York · 0.5MI from Morton Hill RD · Structure no. 000000005524900

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Dec Access RD over Mud Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dec Access RD over Mud Pond in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDec Access RD
CrossesMud Pond
Location0.5MI from Morton Hill RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.99622, -74.94212
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic42 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$106,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dec Access RD over Mud Pond built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dec Access RD over Mud Pond 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dec Access RD over Mud Pond carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Dec Access RD over Mud Pond?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Dec Access RD over Mud Pond?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.