Mount Hope Road over W Br Mongaup Rivr
PoorSullivan County, New York · At Swan Lake · Structure no. 000000002228800
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,304
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mount Hope Road over W Br Mongaup Rivr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Hope Road over W Br Mongaup Rivr in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,826 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mount Hope Road over W Br Mongaup Rivr built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Mount Hope Road over W Br Mongaup Rivr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Mount Hope Road over W Br Mongaup Rivr carry?
About 1,304 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mount Hope Road over W Br Mongaup Rivr?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mount Hope Road over W Br Mongaup Rivr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.