US Bridges

Dolsontown Road over Monhagen Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.9 MI S of Middletown · Structure no. 000000003345370

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,520
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dolsontown Road over Monhagen Brook is a steel culvert carrying Dolsontown Road over Monhagen Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,128 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDolsontown Road
CrossesMonhagen Brook
Location1.9 MI S of Middletown
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.42274, -74.42763
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,520 (2020)
Projected traffic16,128 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dolsontown Road over Monhagen Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dolsontown 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 Dolsontown Road over Monhagen Brook carry?

About 11,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dolsontown Road over Monhagen Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Dolsontown Road over Monhagen Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.