US Bridges

Genung Street over Monhagen Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · At Middletown · Structure no. 000000002262160

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,136
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genung Street over Monhagen Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genung Street over Monhagen Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 4,136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,117 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGenung Street
CrossesMonhagen Brook
LocationAt Middletown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.43805, -74.41861
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,136 (2018)
Projected traffic5,117 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Genung Street over Monhagen Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genung Street over Monhagen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Genung Street over Monhagen Brook carry?

About 4,136 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Genung Street over Monhagen Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Genung Street over Monhagen Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.