US Bridges

Mcmanus Road over Monhagen Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.5 MI SE of Middletown · Structure no. 000000003345360

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
516
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcmanus Road over Monhagen Brook is a steel culvert carrying Mcmanus Road over Monhagen Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 516 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 722 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMcmanus Road
CrossesMonhagen Brook
Location2.5 MI SE of Middletown
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.42515, -74.38441
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2020)
Projected traffic722 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcmanus Road over Monhagen Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcmanus 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mcmanus Road over Monhagen Brook carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcmanus Road over Monhagen Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Mcmanus Road over Monhagen Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.