US Bridges

Krum Road over East Branch Mongaup Rive

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.5 MI W of Hurleyville · Structure no. 000000002228930

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Krum Road over East Branch Mongaup Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Krum Road over East Branch Mongaup Rive in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKrum Road
CrossesEast Branch Mongaup Rive
Location1.5 MI W of Hurleyville
Coordinates41.7426, -74.69296
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2017)
Projected traffic113 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$378,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Krum Road over East Branch Mongaup Rive built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Krum Road over East Branch Mongaup Rive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Krum Road over East Branch Mongaup Rive carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Krum Road over East Branch Mongaup Rive?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Krum Road over East Branch Mongaup Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.