US Bridges

Munson Road over Dundee Brook

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 2.9 MI SE of West Exeter · Structure no. 000000002227370

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munson Road over Dundee Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Munson Road over Dundee Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 80 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 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMunson Road
CrossesDundee Brook
Location2.9 MI SE of West Exeter
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76874, -75.16002
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2017)
Projected traffic62 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$561,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Munson Road over Dundee Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Munson Road over Dundee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Munson Road over Dundee Brook carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Munson Road over Dundee Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Munson Road over Dundee Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.