US Bridges

Benmosche Road over Kinne Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 2.5 MI N of Monticello · Structure no. 000000002256930

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,325
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benmosche Road over Kinne Brook is a steel culvert carrying Benmosche Road over Kinne Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBenmosche Road
CrossesKinne Brook
Location2.5 MI N of Monticello
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.68437, -74.72237
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,325 (2017)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$394,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benmosche Road over Kinne Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benmosche Road over Kinne 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Benmosche Road over Kinne Brook carry?

About 1,325 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Benmosche Road over Kinne Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Benmosche Road over Kinne Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.