US Bridges

Golf Links Road over Monhagen Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.7MI SE of Middletown · Structure no. 000000003345350

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Links Road over Monhagen Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Golf Links Road over Monhagen Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 4,390 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,431 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Links Road
CrossesMonhagen Brook
Location2.7MI SE of Middletown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.42326, -74.38016
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,390 (2020)
Projected traffic5,431 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Links Road over Monhagen Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Links Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Golf Links Road over Monhagen Brook carry?

About 4,390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Golf Links Road over Monhagen Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Links Road over Monhagen Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.