US Bridges

Mountain House RD over Spruce Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 5.5 MI NW JCT SH23A & SH3 · Structure no. 000000003303040

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain House RD over Spruce Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain House RD over Spruce Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMountain House RD
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location5.5 MI NW JCT SH23A & SH3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20229, -74.06197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2021)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain House RD over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain House RD over Spruce Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain House RD over Spruce Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mountain House RD over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain House RD over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.